Decrypt PDF
Online & free tool to decrypt a password-encrypted PDF you are allowed to open


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Only alpha-numeric characters are allowed, maximum length is 40 characters.
You need the current password to decrypt this PDF. This tool removes encryption so the file can be opened without a password.

How to decrypt a PDF online

STEP 1

Upload the password-protected PDF from your device.

STEP 2

Type the current open password so the tool can decrypt the file.

STEP 3

Click Decrypt PDF. Download the unlocked copy when processing finishes. Each file stays available for up to 5 downloads.

Remove encryption you control

Decrypt only files you own or are authorized to open, then edit, print, or re-share without prompting for a password.

Browser-based

Decrypt online without installing Acrobat or other desktop software.

Re-encrypt when needed

After decrypting for edits, use Encrypt PDF or Protect PDF before sending a sensitive final version.

Decrypt PDF vs Unlock PDF

Both remove password protection when you supply the correct password. Decrypt PDF emphasizes removing encryption; Unlock PDF is the everyday name for the same job. Use whichever URL you landed on.

Only decrypt files you may open

You must know the password. This tool does not bypass unknown protection and is not for cracking other people’s documents.

Do I need the password to decrypt a PDF?

Yes. Enter the correct open password. Without it, decryption cannot proceed.

Is decrypting the same as unlocking?

For open-password PDFs, yes. Both produce a copy that opens without prompting. Naming differs by how people search.

Will decryption change page layout?

No. Content stays the same; only password encryption is removed from the downloadable copy.

Can I decrypt multiple PDFs?

Yes. Upload a batch within plan limits, provide the password for each protected file, and download the results.