Unlock PDF
Remove PDF password from PDF files online
Information
How to unlock PDF files
Select your protected files that you want to remove the password from or drop them into the file box and start the process. A few seconds later you can download your unlocked PDF files.
Password for unlocking
The password enables our system to read the protected PDF file and to convert it to an unlocked one. This remove the password protection from the file.
Easy to use
PDF24 makes it as easy as possible for you to remove the password from PDF files. No installation is required. Simply select your files and start the unlocking.
Supports your system
There are no special system requirements to remove the password from PDF files. This PDF unlocking app functions under all common operating systems and browsers.
No installation required
You do not need to download and install any software. The password removal tool runs in the cloud on our servers. The app does not consume resources from your computer.
Security is important to us
Your files are no longer than necessary on our server. Your files and results will be deleted from our server after a short period of time.
Developed by Stefan Ziegler
What others are saying
If I had to set a password in a PDF, I can easily remove the password protection with this tool. I no longer need extra software for that.
In many cases, the PDF may not be password-protected for further processing of a PDF. I can remove the protection with this tool beforehand.
Questions and Answers
How can I remove the password protection from PDF files?
- Use the file selection box at the top of the page to select the PDF files from which you want to remove protection.
- Enter the password that was used to encrypt the PDF.
- Remove the protection from the PDFs by pressing the corresponding button.
- Save the unprotected PDFs on your computer by pressing the download button.
Is it secure to use PDF24 Tools?
PDF24 takes the protection of files and data very seriously. We want our users to be able to trust us. Security aspects are therefore a permanent part of our work.
- All file transfers are encrypted.
- All files are automatically deleted from the processing server within one hour after processing.
- We do not store files and do not evaluate them. Files will only be used for the intended purpose.
- PDF24 is operated by a German company, Geek Software GmbH. All processing servers are located in data centres within the EU.
- Alternatively, you can get a desktop version of the PDF24 tools with the PDF24 Creator. All files remain on your computer here, as this software works offline.
Can I use PDF24 on a Mac, Linux or Smartphone?
Yes, you can use PDF24 Tools on any system with which you have access to the Internet. Open PDF24 Tools in a web browser such as Chrome and use the tools directly in the web browser. You do not need to install any other software.
You can also install PDF24 as an app on your smartphone. To do so, open the PDF24 Tools in Chrome on your smartphone. Then click on the "Install" icon in the upper right corner of the address bar or add PDF24 to your start screen via the Chrome menu.
Can I use PDF24 offline without an Internet connection?
Yes, Windows users can also use PDF24 offline, i.e. without an Internet connection. Simply download the free PDF24 Creator and install the software. The PDF24 Creator brings all PDF24 tools to your PC as a desktop application. Users of other operating systems should continue to use PDF24 Tools.
