How to Remove PDF Password Online Free (Unlock Your PDFs)
Tired of entering passwords every time you open your own PDF? Learn how to remove password protection and create an unlocked copy - without uploading sensitive documents online.
⚠️ Important Note
This guide is for removing passwords from PDFs you own and know the password for. We don't support or encourage bypassing security on documents you don't have permission to access.
✨ Quick Solution
Remove PDF password protection instantly:
Unlock PDF Now →No upload to any server. Enter your password, get an unlocked copy.
Why Would You Want to Remove a PDF Password?
There are many legitimate reasons to unlock your own PDFs:
- Bank statements: Banks often send password-protected PDFs. Entering the password every month is tedious.
- Tax documents: Government PDFs protected with your PAN/DOB that you access frequently.
- Purchased ebooks: DRM-free ebooks with owner passwords for easier reading.
- Your own protected files: Documents you password-protected but now need to share internally.
- Merging/editing: You can't merge or edit password-protected PDFs without unlocking first.
Two Types of PDF Passwords
PDFs can have two different types of passwords:
🔓 User Password (Open Password)
- Required to open the PDF
- Without it, you can't view content
- You must know this to unlock
🔐 Owner Password (Permissions)
- Controls editing/printing/copying
- PDF opens without entering it
- Restricts what you can do
How to Remove PDF Password (Step-by-Step)
Method 1: Using EverydayPDF Unlock (Recommended)
Our tool processes everything in your browser - your PDF never leaves your device.
- Go to EverydayPDF PDF Unlock
- Select your password-protected PDF
- Enter the password when prompted
- Click "Unlock"
- Download your unlocked PDF
💡 Pro Tip: Keep Both Copies
Keep your original password-protected PDF for secure storage, and the unlocked version for easy access.
Method 2: Using Chrome (for printing)
If you just need to print a PDF you can open:
- Open the PDF in Chrome
- Enter the password
- Press Ctrl+P (Print)
- Choose "Save as PDF"
- Save the new, unlocked copy
Limitation: Only works for user passwords, not owner passwords that restrict printing.
Method 3: Using Adobe Reader (if you have it)
- Open PDF in Adobe Acrobat
- File → Properties → Security
- Change to "No Security"
- Save the file
Limitation: Requires paid Adobe Acrobat (not Reader).
Common PDF Password Formats
Not sure what password to use? Here are common formats:
| Document Type | Common Password Format |
|---|---|
| Bank Statements (India) | DOB: DDMMYYYY or last 4 digits of account |
| ITR/Form 16 | PAN in lowercase: abcde1234f |
| Credit Card Statements | DOB: DDMMYYYY |
| Aadhaar PDF | First 4 letters of name + Year of birth |
| EPF Passbook | UAN number |
Why Privacy Matters for PDF Unlocking
Think about what's in password-protected PDFs:
- Bank statements: Account numbers, transactions, balance
- Tax documents: Income, PAN, financial details
- Medical records: Health information, prescriptions
- Legal documents: Contracts, agreements
When you upload these to an online tool, you're trusting them with your most sensitive data AND your password.
⚠️ Security Warning
Many "free PDF unlock" sites are designed to harvest passwords. People often reuse passwords - your bank statement password might be similar to other accounts.
What If You Forgot the Password?
If you don't know the password:
- Bank documents: Contact your bank for a new copy
- Government documents: Re-download from the official portal
- Your own files: Try common passwords you use
We don't provide tools to crack or bypass passwords - that would enable document theft.
After Unlocking: Next Steps
Merge Multiple PDFs
Now that your PDF is unlocked, you can combine it with others:
Extract Specific Pages
Need just certain pages from the unlocked PDF?
Re-Protect with New Password
Want to set a different (easier to remember) password?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it legal to remove PDF passwords?
Yes, if it's your document and you know the password. It's like unlocking your own house door - completely legal. What's not legal is bypassing security on documents you don't own.
Can I unlock a PDF without the password?
Not with our tool, and we don't recommend trying. If you've forgotten the password, contact whoever sent you the document for a new copy.
Will unlocking damage my PDF?
No. The content remains identical. You're just removing the password requirement to open it.
Can I unlock PDF on my phone?
Yes! EverydayPDF works on any device with a browser - iPhone, Android, tablet, or computer.