Unlock a Password-Protected PDF
Tired of typing the password every time you open a frequently used document? Enter it once here and receive an unlocked copy that opens directly in any viewer. This is intended for PDFs you own or are authorized to modify — bank statements, archived reports, old protected backups. Decryption is performed entirely on your device, so neither your password nor the file contents ever leave your computer.
Choose files or drag & drop here
.pdf · single file
Processed locally in your browser — your files never leave your device.
How to decrypt PDF
- Upload the password-protected PDF.
- Enter the current password for the document.
- Click "Decrypt PDF" and download the unlocked copy.
Frequently asked questions
How do I edit a locked PDF?
If you own the PDF and know its current opening password, remove that encryption here and edit the unlocked copy with the appropriate PDF tool. 1PDF cannot crack or bypass an unknown password.
Can this tool crack an unknown password?
No. You must know the correct password — the tool removes protection from files you can already open, it does not bypass or guess passwords.
Is it safe to decrypt a sensitive document here?
Yes. The password and file are processed locally in your browser with no network upload, so nothing sensitive is exposed to third parties.
Will the unlocked PDF keep all its content?
Yes. Only the encryption wrapper is removed; every page, annotation, and attachment remains identical to the protected original.
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