PDFBook Unlock PDF removes password protection from a PDF when you provide the correct password. The decryption runs entirely in your browser, so your password and document are never sent to any server. Note: each page is re-rendered as an image, so the unlocked copy is image-only, the text is no longer selectable and form fields or annotations are not retained.
Key Facts
- Opens AES and RC4 encrypted PDFs once you enter the password
- Saves an unlocked, image-based copy that opens in any reader (text is no longer selectable. Form fields and annotations are not kept)
- Your password is used locally and never transmitted anywhere
Frequently Asked Questions
How to remove password from PDF?
PDFBook's Unlock PDF tool removes password protection from a PDF. Drop your encrypted file into the tool, enter the correct password, and click Process. PDFBook decrypts the file in your browser and gives you an unlocked copy to download. Because each page is re-rendered as an image, the result is image-only: the text layer, form fields, and annotations are not preserved. The password is used locally and never sent to any server.
Is it legal to remove PDF password?
Removing a password from a PDF you own or have authorized access to is legal in most jurisdictions. PDFBook requires you to enter the correct password. It does not bypass or crack encryption. The tool simply produces an unlocked copy for your convenience, similar to opening and re-saving in Adobe Acrobat.
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