Remove a password from a PDF
Enter the password once and save an unlocked copy, so you don’t have to type it every time. Only for files you have the right to open.
- Files never uploaded
- Free, no sign-up
- Works on any device
- Works offline
Drop your file here
or drag and drop · A PDF that asks for a password
Stays on your device — nothing is uploaded
How to unlock PDF
Choose a locked PDF
Drop the password-protected PDF.
Enter the password
Type the password you use to open it.
Download
Save an unlocked copy that opens without a password.
About Unlock PDF
This tool doesn’t crack passwords
You need to know the password. Unlock PDF is for convenience — for example, bank statements or payslips that ask for a password every time you open them.
Your files never leave your device
Most online PDF sites upload your documents to their servers. DocuVault doesn’t. Everything happens inside your browser, so there is nothing for anyone to see, store or leak.
Check it yourself
Use a tool once, then turn off your Wi-Fi or switch to airplane mode and use it again — it still works. Developers can watch the Network tab: no file is ever sent.
Step 1
You choose a file
Your browser opens it directly from your device — like opening it in an app.
Step 2
Your device does the work
The processing code runs inside this browser tab. No server ever receives your file.
Step 3
You save the result
The new file goes straight to your downloads. Close the tab and everything is gone.
Frequently asked questions
Can you unlock a PDF if I forgot the password?
No. This tool only removes a password you already know. It doesn’t guess or break passwords.
Is the unlocked file the same quality?
Yes. The content is identical — only the encryption is removed.