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When It Makes Perfect Sense to Remove a Password from PDF
Unlock PDF is a useful tool for anyone who finds it a hassle to work with password protected documents. This is a great tool if you locked a PDF a few months ago and are tired of entering the password every time, or if you are a professional who receives locked files from clients (with passwords provided) and want an easier way to access them.
It is also the perfect answer for users who would like to remove password from PDF files they own, so as they can make changes or distribute with no limitations. Importantly, the tool is only accessible to authorized users and the password provided is used to decrypt the file structure, resulting in an unrestricted clean PDF, while maintaining security protocols. On top of that, all processing is local in your browser, so no server uploads.
With this straightforward approach, eliminate PDF password barriers effortlessly.
Key Features
Password Decryption
Opens PDFs with given passwords.
Clean Output
Prints an unrestricted version of your document once unlocked.
Local Processing
All processing is done in your browser, no server uploads.
Instant Download
Your unlocked file will download instantly as soon as it’s ready.
Compatible with Standard Protection
Works well with files protected with standard encryption methods, offering an easy way to securely remove password from PDF files.
How to Use
Upload the PDF
Just upload the password protected PDF to our website.
Input password
Enter the correct password of the PDF uploaded in the prompt field.
Download unlocked file
Your file structure will be decrypted in your browser and an unrestricted PDF will be created for you to download without any password restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I remove a password from a PDF for free?
Upload your secured PDF on ToolCompanion, enter the current password, press Unlock PDF and download the neat unrestricted document free of charge.
Q: Can I unlock a PDF without knowing the password?
No. You need the correct password to decrypt the file with this tool. This is for authorized users with a legitimate interest who have been granted access to this document.
Q: Why would I want to remove a password from a PDF I already own?
If you are the only person using the file and get tired of typing a password each time you open it, you can remove the password. This will save you time, but the contents of the file will still be completely accessible.
Q: Does unlocking a PDF change the content or formatting inside?
No. Removing the password only removes the encryption layer. All text, images and page layout within the PDF stay exactly the same.
Q: Is there a difference between unlocking and decrypting a PDF?
They are one and the same. The decryption process uses the password to reverse the encryption applied to the file . On the user's side the same process is called unlocking.
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