Unlock a PDF
Enter the password once and save a copy that opens without it. Also removes limits on printing, copying and editing.
Nothing is uploaded. Only unlock files you own or have permission to change.
How to remove a password from a PDF
Three steps, about ten seconds.
- 01
Add your PDF
Drop the locked file in the box, or tap to choose it.
- 02
Enter the password
Type the password you use to open it. Files with only print or copy limits don't need one.
- 03
Download
Press Unlock PDF to save a copy without the password.
Good to know
Banks, employers and phone companies often send password-protected statements. Typing the password every time is tedious, and many upload portals reject locked PDFs. Unlocking saves a copy that opens straight away.
You need the password that opens the file. Quikdo doesn't guess or crack passwords. Some PDFs open freely but block printing or copying; those are unlocked without a password.
The unlocked copy keeps every page, link and form field as it was. Only unlock documents that belong to you or that you have permission to change.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove a password from a PDF?
Drop the PDF in, type the password that opens it, and download. The new copy opens without a password.
Can you unlock a PDF without the password?
No. You need the password that opens it. If a PDF opens but won't let you print or copy, no password is needed to remove those limits.
Why won't my password work?
Passwords are case-sensitive, so check Caps Lock. Statements often use your date of birth or part of an account number.
Will the unlocked file look the same?
Yes. Pages, text, links and form fields stay exactly as they were.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. The PDF is decrypted in your browser, so the file and password stay on your device.