Unlock PDF Online
Unlock a password-protected PDF with PDFiva when you have the password. The browser workflow decrypts supported PDF encryption and creates a usable copy.
What this tool does
Remove supported PDF password encryption when you know the document password. Useful when you own or are authorized to use a protected PDF and need a copy that no longer requires the opening password.
How to use unlock pdf online
- Choose the protected PDF.
- Enter the document password you are authorized to use.
- PDFiva decrypts supported encryption and prepares a downloadable PDF.
Browser-based processing
PDFiva's current tool workflow is designed to process the selected document in your browser. The front-end application does not include a PDFiva upload endpoint for this operation. Your device performs the work, so available memory, processor speed, browser support, and document complexity can affect processing time.
Before you download
Open the result and check important documents before sharing or submitting them. PDF files can contain forms, fonts, annotations, encryption, embedded content, and other features that vary from one document to another.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the PDF password?
Yes. This tool is for documents you are authorized to access; it does not bypass an unknown password.
Does unlocking change the document?
A proper decryption workflow aims to preserve the original PDF structure better than rendering every page to images.
Are passwords sent to PDFiva?
The current browser workflow is designed to process the password and file locally.