Unlock and Remove Password from PDF
Remove the annoying password prompt from files you have the right to open, making them easy to share and archive.
Drop your file here
or choose from your device
PDF Files are only sent when you start the job.
Start the job
- 10.0 MB per file
- Up to 1 files
- 300 pages
- Kept for 60 minutes
Uploaded files are stored temporarily and removed when they expire. An accepted job keeps running even if you close the page.
Good to know
The result depends on the source document and the settings you choose.
How to use Unlock Protected PDF
No software to install, just a few steps in your browser.
- 1
Choose your file
Upload your locked PDF document.
- 2
Start the job
Type the current password to authorize decryption.
- 3
Download
Download your unlocked PDF file with no password prompt.
Why DoctorConverter?
Free, no sign-up, and your files are only kept temporarily.
Permanent removal
Open, print, and share your PDF without repeatedly entering passwords.
Free, no install
No software to download and no account to create. It runs in any browser.
Private by default
Encrypted transfer, session-only access and automatic deletion when files expire.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Unlock Protected PDF.
Does this crack unknown passwords?
No. This tool removes protection from files where you know the current password.
Related tools
Why DoctorConverter? Privacy and Performance Standards.
Isolated RAM Processing
Files are processed in an isolated sandbox environment without persistent storage and never shared with AI models.
Native Open-Source Engines
Powered by industry-standard QPDF, PyMuPDF, LibreOffice Impress and Tesseract OCR.
Instant Disposal & Zero Traces
Delete files immediately with one click after processing, or rely on automatic session cleanup.
Your Files Belong Strictly to You
DoctorConverter protects all data transfers with end-to-end TLS encryption. No document archives are kept on our infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DoctorConverter really free?
Yes. PDF conversion, merging, compression and all everyday document operations are 100% free with no sign-up.
Where do my files go and when are they deleted?
Your files are transmitted securely over TLS into memory. You can click "Delete files" anytime to erase them instantly, and the system automatically purges temporary data.
Does PDF to Word or Excel preserve the original layout?
Text-based PDFs are reconstructed into clean Word and Excel documents with typography, tables and columns preserved.
Which file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX (Word), PPTX (PowerPoint), XLSX (Excel), JPG and PNG. Password-protected PDFs can be unlocked using our Unlock PDF tool.