Unlock PDF - Remove Password

100% Private
100% Local
No Signups

How It Works

1. Upload PDF

Select any password-protected PDF. Your file stays on your device.

2. Enter Password

If the PDF is encrypted, enter the password you know. We don't crack passwords.

3. Download

Get an unlocked copy that opens without a password.

Need this in a production workflow?

Move from one-off browser work to larger files, background jobs, API automation, and PDF audio when the document flow grows.

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Built for larger private PDFs

Up to 150 MB
No upload
Firewall friendly

Most cloud PDF tools need uploads, accounts, or free-tier caps for large files. ExactPDF processes files locally in your browser, supports PDFs up to 150 MB on this tool surface, and never adds a watermark or daily quota.

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