Unlock PDF
Unlock a PDF and remove its password online
Remove the password and restrictions from a PDF you're allowed to open.
Free, no account. Unlock PDF runs in your browser on this page. Your files are processed on Folio's own server and deleted automatically after 6 hours.
How to unlock a PDF and remove its password with Folio
- Open Unlock PDF on this page, or pick it from the list of all tools on the Folio home page.
- Add your files: drop them on the page or click to pick them.
- Set the options you need, such as password.
- Run it and download the result. When there are several output files you can download them together as a ZIP.
What you can set
- Password
Files it accepts
PDF.
Unlock PDF: questions and answers
How do I remove a password from a PDF?
Add the PDF, type its password and run Unlock PDF. You get a copy that opens without a password and has no restrictions.
Can Folio unlock a PDF if I forgot the password?
No. Folio doesn't guess or crack passwords: you need the password to open the PDF. If the PDF opens without a password but blocks printing or copying, leave the password empty and Folio removes those restrictions.
Is Unlock PDF free?
Yes. Unlock PDF on Folio is free, with no account, no sign-up and no watermark on the result.
Are my files safe?
Your files are processed on Folio's own server only to run the tool, and deleted automatically after 6 hours. There is no account, so they are not linked to you.
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