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Unlock PDF

Remove the password from a PDF you already have the password for.

Files never leave your device

Only unlock files you own or have permission to open.

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Unlimited conversions, batch PDF to Word, bigger files, and the Split and Page Numbers tools.

How to unlock a PDF

  1. Drop your password-protected PDF into the box above.
  2. Type the password you use to open it.
  3. Press Unlock PDF and save the copy without a password.

PaperSwoop opens the PDF with your password and saves a decrypted copy. Pages are not turned into images, so text stays sharp, selectable and searchable. You need the password: this tool doesn't guess or crack passwords.

Questions

I don't know the password. Can you remove it?

No. You need the password to unlock a PDF. PaperSwoop doesn't guess or crack passwords.

Will the text still be selectable?

Yes. The unlocked copy keeps the original text, fonts, images and links. Nothing is turned into an image.

Is my password sent anywhere?

No. The PDF is unlocked in your browser, so your file and your password never leave your device.

Are my files uploaded anywhere?

No. PaperSwoop reads your files with your browser and builds the result on your device. You can even turn off your internet after the page loads and it still works.

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