Free online tool by DocsBolt
Unlock PDF
Unlock a PDF so it is easier to reuse in later editing, sharing, or upload workflows.
Unlock PDF files free online. Remove password protection from any PDF when you know the current password — no login required, instant download.
What this tool includes
Output
Unlocked PDF
Accepts: .pdf
Unlock PDF
Upload your file, choose any optional settings, and download the result.
Workflow
Upload the protected PDF
Choose the file you want to unlock.
Enter the password
Provide the current PDF password.
Download the unlocked file
Use the resulting PDF without password prompts.
FAQ
Can I unlock any PDF?
Only if you know the current password.
Does this change the original file?
No. DocsBolt generates a new unlocked PDF.
Is this Unlock PDF tool free to use?
Yes. Unlock PDF on DocsBolt is completely free with no conversion limits, no signup, no email, and no watermark on the Unlocked PDF you download. There is no paid tier gating the output quality.
Which file types can I upload to Unlock PDF?
This tool accepts .pdf. Upload one file per conversion; run the tool again for additional files. The result is delivered as Unlocked PDF.
Do I need to install any software?
No. Unlock PDF runs entirely in your browser, so it works the same on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. There is nothing to download and no extension to install.
Are my files safe and private?
Files are transferred over an encrypted HTTPS connection, used only to produce your Unlocked PDF, and deleted automatically once processing finishes. DocsBolt does not read, share, or retain the contents of your uploads.
Is there a file size limit for Unlock PDF?
Typical documents and images process without issue. Very large files may take longer to upload depending on your connection, but there is no artificial size cap applied to free users.
Unlock PDF: how it works and when to use it
Unlock PDF files free online. Remove password protection from any PDF when you know the current password — no login required, instant download.
Converting .pdf to Unlocked PDF by hand usually means opening desktop software, digging through an export dialog, and hoping the settings carry over. This tool removes that step: drop the file in, and DocsBolt returns a ready Unlocked PDF without changing the layout, fonts, or quality of the original.
Because it runs in the browser, Unlock PDF is equally usable on a work laptop with locked-down software policies, a shared library computer, or a phone. Nothing is installed and no account is created, so there is no barrier between opening the page and getting the file you need.
What you get with Unlock PDF
- Removes password protection
- Requires current password
- Creates a new PDF output
Unlock PDF at a glance
- Input formats
- Output format
- Unlocked PDF
- Batch upload
- One file at a time
- Price
- Free, unlimited conversions
- Account required
- No — no signup, no email
- Watermark
- None on any output
- Works on
- Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS — in-browser
- File retention
- Files are deleted automatically after processing
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