Can a PDF be unlocked without its password?

No, and that’s by design: an AES-256 encrypted PDF won’t open without its password. Printing or copying restrictions aren’t a lock, though — they lift without one.

For your own documents, or with the author’s permission, yes. Respect the rights of whoever protected the file.

Is my file uploaded anywhere?

No. Everything happens in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

Unlock a PDF

Remove the password from a PDF you know the password to, or the restrictions that stop it being printed, copied or edited.

Your files never leave your browser. Nothing is uploaded, anywhere.

Drop your PDF here

No limit on file count or size — only your computer’s memory.

How it works

Drop in the protected PDF.
If it asks for a password, type it in — it’s only used to open the file here.
Save an unprotected copy.

Questions

Can a PDF be unlocked without its password?: No, and that’s by design: an AES-256 encrypted PDF won’t open without its password. Printing or copying restrictions aren’t a lock, though — they lift without one.
Is this legal?: For your own documents, or with the author’s permission, yes. Respect the rights of whoever protected the file.
Is my file uploaded anywhere?: No. Everything happens in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.