Unlock a password-protected PDF you are authorized to open, and download a copy without encryption.
Enter the open or owner password you already know, then save the unlocked file for editing, merging, or archiving — all in your browser.
How to unlock a PDF
- Drop a password-protected PDF into PDFPeach.
- Enter the password you are authorized to use.
- Run unlock and download the unlocked PDF.
Why unlock with PDFPeach
Encrypted PDFs are awkward to merge, annotate, or archive. When you already have the password, unlocking locally gives you a clean copy without cloud converters or desktop installs.
PDFPeach is free, needs no account, and never uploads your file. It does not crack or guess passwords.
When to unlock a PDF
- You need an unprotected copy for editing or combining with other files
- Archiving a packet that no longer needs encryption
- Preparing a file for tools that reject encrypted inputs
- You own or are authorized to open the document and still know the password
Password requirement
Unlock only works if you supply the correct open or owner password. PDFPeach cannot bypass unknown protection.
What unlock removes
The downloaded file is a PDF without the open-password encryption you removed. Downstream tools can then open it like a normal document.
Tips
Damaged encrypted files may need Repair PDF first. Only unlock documents you are legally allowed to access.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the password?
Yes. Unlock requires the open or owner password you already know. PDFPeach cannot crack or guess passwords.
Is unlocking legal?
Only unlock PDFs you are authorized to access. Do not use this tool to bypass protection on files you do not own or have permission to open.
What if unlock fails?
Confirm the password, try the owner password if you have one, or run Repair PDF if the file is damaged — then try unlock again.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Unlocking runs entirely in your browser on PDFPeach — free, with no account required.
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