Unlock PDF

Remove a password you know from a PDF.

Files never leave your browser

If you have a password-protected PDF that you can already open, unlocking removes that password so you don’t have to type it every time. ToucanPDF decrypts the file locally using the password you provide — nothing is uploaded, and no password is ever stored.

How it works

  1. 1Select your password-protected PDF.
  2. 2Enter the password you use to open it.
  3. 3Click “Unlock PDF” to download a copy with the password removed.

Frequently asked questions

Can this open a PDF if I don’t know the password?
No — and that’s by design. This tool removes a password you already have; it cannot break, guess, or recover an unknown one. That protection is exactly what keeps encrypted files safe.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Every ToucanPDF tool runs entirely inside your browser using your device’s own processing power. Your file is read into memory, worked on locally, and handed back as a download — it never travels to us or anyone else. You can even go offline after the page loads and the tool still works.
Is the password I type stored anywhere?
No. It’s used once, in your browser, to decrypt the file, and then it’s gone. It never reaches our servers because there is no server step at all.