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How to Remove Password from PDF — Free, Secure, No Upload
July 10, 20263 min read
Got a PDF you created and password-protected, but now need to remove the password? WorldPDF's Unlock PDF tool lets you remove password protection from your own PDF files securely and locally — your document never leaves your device.
How It Works
You provide the correct password, and our tool decrypts the PDF entirely in your browser using JavaScript cryptographic libraries. The unlocked PDF is then available for download — no server involved at any step.
Important Notes
- You must know the correct password to unlock the PDF
- This tool is designed for unlocking your own documents
- The process is 100% local — your password and file never leave your browser
Step-by-Step Guide
01
Open Unlock PDF tool
Navigate to the WorldPDF Unlock PDF tool.
02
Add your protected PDF
Drag and drop your password-protected PDF file.
03
Enter the password
Type the correct password for the PDF document.
04
Click Unlock
Click Unlock. Decryption happens locally in your browser.
05
Download unlocked PDF
Download your unlocked PDF file without any password protection.