How to remove a password from a PDF if you know it
Make a copy of the PDF that can be opened without a password. To do this, you need a valid file password.
What to prepare
You can add: PDF. The allowed size and number of files are indicated on the tool page.
Procedure
Add files
Add the PDF and prepare the password with which it now opens. If you forget your password, this tool will not be able to guess it.
Select settings
Enter your password in the Current Password field. If it doesn't work, check your keyboard language and uppercase and lowercase letters.
Click the button
Read the terms of processing and confirm your consent. Click "Remove Known PDF Password" and wait until it's ready. If an error appears, read the message and check the file, text, or settings.
Save and check
Click "Download" on the finished result. Open the downloaded PDF in a new viewer window. Make sure that the password is no longer requested and that the number of pages remains the same.
Tool Options
Some fields appear after selecting a mode. The default settings are shown here; They are subject to change on the website.
- Current password
The password with which the original PDF is now opened.
Good to know
The downloaded PDF will be without a password, and the original file will remain protected. If you are sending a document, please select a new copy.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the processing performed?
The file or text is sent to the server for processing. Before starting, read the terms and conditions on the tool page and agree to it. Download the finished result before the expiration date indicated on the page.
What to do if the result is not suitable?
Take the original file or text and try other settings in the steps above. Compare the new result with the previous one. The original files on your device remain unchanged.