Remove Open Password
Create an unprotected copy when you know the password.
PDF Tools
PDF Decryption — Remove Password
Remove PDF passwords and restrictions with Softaken desktop PDF Encryption tools. Not available in the browser.
Why this isn’t in the browser
PDF Decryption for restricted or unknown encryption types needs Softaken PDF Encryption desktop tools. Browser unlock is not available here.
Softaken desktop apps run locally on Windows and Mac with full encryption support, batch processing, and advanced PDF security — without uploading files to a server.
Unlock Your PDF in 3 Steps
Remove encryption when you have the password — locally and free.
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Step 1
Upload Protected PDF
Drop the locked file onto the upload area.
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Step 2
Enter Password
Type the correct open password — you must know it to unlock.
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Step 3
Download Unlocked PDF
A new unprotected copy is created locally for instant download.
Benefits of Unlocking PDF Online
Access your documents when you have the password.
Private Processing
Unlocking runs in your browser — your PDF is never uploaded.
Free to Use
Unlock PDFs at no cost when you have the password.
Instant Results
Get your unlocked PDF in seconds.
Honest Limitations
Some encryption types may need PDF Champ desktop — we tell you if unlock fails.
No Installation
Works in any modern browser for supported encryption.
No Signup
Start unlocking immediately.
Desktop Unlocker
PDF Champ desktop handles more encryption types and restrictions.
Frequently asked questions
Can you crack unknown passwords?
No. Softaken tools only work when you supply the correct password or own the document.
Why is this not in the browser?
Reliable PDF decryption requires native libraries not available in browser-only toolkits.
Is my PDF uploaded?
Desktop apps process files locally — the same privacy model as our browser tools.
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