Best for removing known passwords
Use Unlock PDF only for PDFs you own or are allowed to access when you already know the correct password.
About Unlock PDF
Pagivo PDF removes the password protection from any encrypted PDF you have access to, letting you share or archive the document without requiring recipients to enter a password every time. You must provide the correct password - this tool decrypts documents that you own, not documents that belong to others. After the password is verified and the document is decrypted on our server, the output PDF is a standard, unprotected file compatible with all PDF readers and editors. Uploaded files and passwords are deleted from our servers immediately after processing.
Unlock PDF details
No password cracking
This tool does not bypass or crack unknown passwords. It decrypts the file only after the correct password is provided.
Quality after unlocking
Only the encryption layer is removed. The pages, text, images, and formatting stay the same.
Limits and privacy
PDF uploads can be up to 700 MB and 300 pages. Files and passwords are processed server-side and deleted after the unlocked PDF is ready.
Common unlock problems
Unlocking fails when the password is wrong, the PDF is damaged, or the file uses restrictions that require a different owner password.
How it works
1
Upload your locked PDF
Drag and drop or click to select the password-protected PDF.
2
Enter the password
Type the password that currently protects the document.
3
Download
Get your unlocked, fully accessible PDF in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know the password to unlock the PDF?
Yes. You must provide the correct password. This tool decrypts documents you own - it cannot bypass or crack passwords.
Is the unlocking process secure?
Yes. Files and passwords are processed in an isolated server environment and deleted immediately after your download is complete.
Will the unlocked PDF look different from the original?
No. The content, formatting, and structure of the document are completely unchanged - only the encryption layer is removed.
Is it free?
Yes. Removing password protection from a PDF is completely free on Pagivo PDF.