Unlock PDF
Remove a password you own, privately in your browser.
How to unlock a PDF
- 1
Add your PDF
Drop or select the password-protected PDF.
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Enter the password
Type the password you already use to open the document.
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Unlock & download
A decrypted copy is created on your device, ready to download.
Why unlock PDFs in your browser?
Removing a password you already know shouldn’t require handing the file and the password to a remote server. PDFMergely decrypts the document locally, both the file and the password stay on your device.
Frequently asked questions
Do you see my password or file?+
No. Decryption happens entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, logged, or stored.
Can this crack a password I don’t know?+
No. It only removes protection when you provide the correct password, it never cracks or bypasses security.
Is removing a password legal?+
Only remove protection from documents you own or are authorized to modify. You confirm this before unlocking.
Is it free?+
Yes, unlocking PDFs you have access to is completely free with no sign-up.