Unlock PDF
Remove a password you know for good — no more retyping.
or drop a PDF here
PDF · up to 15 MB free
🛡 Private to you · files are deleted after 60 minutes
- Stop retyping passwords
- Enables other tools
- For files you own
- How we protect your files
To remove a password from a PDF you own, upload the file, enter its current password once, and download an unlocked copy that opens without prompts. It needs the correct password — PDFVelvet doesn’t crack files, it saves you the retyping.
How it works
- 1
Add the locked PDF
Drop the file and enter its current password once.
- 2
Protection is removed
The document is decrypted and saved as a normal, open PDF.
- 3
Download the unlocked copy
Open, print and share it without a password prompt ever again.
Stop retyping passwords
Your own statements and invoices open instantly once the lock is off.
Enables other tools
Unlocked files can be merged, compressed, edited and converted freely.
For files you own
You prove access by knowing the password; we simply save you from typing it forever.
Frequently asked questions
Can it crack a password I don't know?
No. Unlocking requires the correct password — it removes protection, it doesn't break it.
Is removing the password legal?
For documents you own or are authorised to use, yes — like bank statements sent to you with a password.
Does the unlocked file change otherwise?
No — content, quality and layout are identical; only the encryption is removed.
Is my password stored?
No. It is used once to decrypt and never saved; the file is deleted after 60 minutes.
Can I unlock a PDF without knowing the password?
No — the tool decrypts with the password you enter, it doesn’t bypass encryption. If you legitimately lost access, contact the file’s author for the password.
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