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To remove a PDF password, select the file, type its password and click Unlock PDF. A copy without the password and without printing or copying restrictions is saved. The password and the file stay on your device.
How to unlock PDF
- Select your PDF filesClick “Select files” or drop your PDF files on the page.
- Choose your optionsEnter the PDF’s password (not needed for files that only restrict printing or copying).
- Click “Unlock PDF”The result is created on your device in seconds and downloads automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Can you unlock a PDF if I forgot the password?
No. Strongly encrypted PDFs cannot be opened without the password. Only use this tool on files you are allowed to unlock.
Is Unlock PDF free?
Yes. Unlock PDF on HappyPDF is completely free: no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.
Are my files safe?
Yes. Your files are processed inside your own browser and are never uploaded to HappyPDF’s server,, so nobody else can see them.
Does it work on phone, Mac and Windows?
Yes. It works in any modern browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox, Samsung Internet) on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iPhone/iPad. Nothing to install.