Unlock PDF

Remove password protection from your PDF. You must know the password to unlock the file. 100% free — runs entirely in your browser.

100% Browser-Based Processing Your files never leave your device. Processing uses your device's RAM and CPU - larger files may require more resources.

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Unlock password-protected PDFs for free with PDF Shawon. Upload your restricted document, enter the correct password, and download a new copy with all restrictions removed. Printing, copying, and editing are fully enabled — decryption happens entirely in your browser.

Remove Password Protection from Your PDF

Remove password protection from PDF files when you know the password. The tool creates a new unrestricted copy that enables printing, copying text, editing, and all other features. Your password and document never leave your device during decryption.

Full Restriction Removal Removes all limitations on printing, copying, editing, and form filling
Content Preservation Every page, image, font, and element remains identical in the unlocked file
Instant Decryption Unlocking completes in seconds regardless of document length
Password Privacy Your password is processed locally and never transmitted to any server

How to Use PDF Unlocker

1
Upload Protected PDF

Select the password-protected PDF you want to unlock

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Enter the Password

Type the correct document password to authorize the unlock process

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Download Unlocked PDF

Save a new copy of your PDF with all restrictions permanently removed

Why Use PDF Shawon's PDF Unlocker?

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100% Private & Secure

Your files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser.

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Lightning Fast

No upload wait times. Process files instantly using your device's power.

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Completely Free

No hidden fees, no registration required. Unlimited usage for everyone.

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Works Everywhere

Use on desktop, tablet, or mobile. No app download needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I remove a password from a PDF?

Upload your password-protected PDF, enter the correct password, and click Unlock. The tool creates a new copy with all restrictions removed.

Can I unlock a PDF without knowing the password?

No. You must know the document password to unlock it. This tool is for removing protection from PDFs whose password you already have.

Is PDF unlocking free?

Yes, completely free. No registration, no limits, no watermarks on the output file.

Is it safe to unlock PDFs online?

Yes. All decryption happens locally in your browser. Your PDF and password are never sent to any server — complete privacy guaranteed.

What restrictions are removed?

All restrictions are removed: printing, copying text, editing, commenting, and form filling. The unlocked PDF has no limitations.

Does it work on phones and tablets?

Yes! PDF Shawon works on any device with a modern browser. No app download required.

Supported File Formats

This tool supports all major document formats for seamless conversion and processing.

PDF (password-protected)

All file processing happens directly in your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your files are never uploaded to any server — they remain on your device at all times.

Who Uses This PDF Unlocker?

👨‍💻 Employees unlocking company documents they have authorization to edit and print
📄 Students removing copy restrictions from purchased PDF textbooks for personal notes
🏢 Researchers unlocking restricted academic papers for text extraction and citation
📚 Archivists removing outdated password protection from legacy organizational documents

About PDF Shawon — Free Browser-Based PDF Tools

PDF Shawon provides 27+ professional-grade PDF tools that run 100% in your browser. Merge, split, compress, convert, edit, sign, and protect PDFs — all without uploading files to any server. Your documents stay completely private and secure.

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Our tools use PDF.js, pdf-lib, and WebAssembly to process PDFs directly on your device. Whether you need to merge multiple PDFs, convert documents to Word or Excel, compress files for email, or digitally sign contracts — PDF Shawon handles it all for free. Compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and all modern browsers on desktop and mobile.