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Remove protection from a PDF whose password you know

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Drop your file here

Up to 20 MB; the file is not stored after processing

How to use it

  1. 1

    Choose the file from your computer or Docly workspace.

  2. 2

    Set the available processing options to match the result you need.

  3. 3

    Start the operation, review the result and download the prepared file.

Tool features

Supported file types
PDF
Access
You can use it directly without creating an account.
Configurable options
Current password

File security and privacy

Your files are used temporarily during processing, are not saved to a Docly workspace and the result is returned directly to you.

Review the security approach

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Guides for this tool

PDF Encryption and Secure Sharing Guide

Password protect a PDF online, redact sensitive fields permanently and learn the safest way to send the file and its password to a recipient.

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Frequently asked questions

Can it unlock a PDF without the password?

No. This tool is only for files whose password you already know; it does not crack passwords.

Is the unlocked file permanently password-free?

Yes. You get a new copy that no longer prompts for a password.

Are printing and copying restrictions removed too?

Once the password protection is removed the file behaves like a normal PDF.

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