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About Unlock PDF

Removes password protection from a PDF using qpdf. You must supply the owner password (the password set by the document creator to control permissions). Enter the password, upload the file, and a new unprotected PDF is returned. Only use this tool on documents you own or have authorisation to unlock. The unlocked file is generated server-side and deleted immediately after download.

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Ownership Required

You must own this document or have explicit permission to unlock it. Only enter passwords or keys you know and have the right to use.

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Drop your protected file here or click to browse

Accepts password-protected PDF files or PQC-encrypted .pqcpdf bundles — up to 50 MB

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Standard PDF — AES-256 Password Unlock — Enter the password set when the PDF was protected. The unlocked copy will be saved as a regular PDF.

PDF Password

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PQC-Encrypted Bundle detected — Provide your private key or password to decrypt this file back to a PDF.

Your Private Key

Encryption Password

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