Unlock PDF
Remove the password from a PDF you can already open, so it opens freely from then on. Fast, private, and free.
Click or drag and drop a PDF file
One PDF at a time. Your file never leaves your browser.
Why Flip Caps
Drop the password in seconds
Removes the Password
Strips the open password and any printing or copying restrictions, giving you a normal PDF that opens with no prompt.
100% Private
Your PDF and its password never leave your browser. The whole process runs locally with JavaScript, nothing is uploaded.
Instant and Free
Unlock a document in seconds with no account, no sign-up, and no watermark added to your file.
Keeps Your Content
Pages, text, images, and formatting stay exactly as they were. Only the encryption is removed.
Works Everywhere
The unlocked file is a standard PDF that opens in Acrobat, Preview, Chrome, Edge, and every common PDF reader.
Works on Mobile
Unlock a PDF straight from your phone or tablet. No desktop software to install.
How It Works
Three steps to an open PDF
Upload Your PDF
Click the upload area or drag a protected PDF onto the page. The file is loaded into your browser only.
Enter the Password
Type the password you normally use to open the document. This must be a PDF you can already open.
Download
Click Unlock PDF and download the version with no password. It opens directly from then on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this unlock a PDF without knowing the password?
No. This tool removes a password from a PDF you can already open by entering that password. It does not crack, guess, or bypass an unknown password, which would not be legitimate.
Are my PDF and password uploaded to a server?
No. Everything happens in your browser using JavaScript. Your document and the password you enter are never sent to any server, so the process is fully private.
What exactly gets removed?
The open password and any usage restrictions, such as no printing or no copying, are removed. The result is a normal, unencrypted PDF with all of its pages and content intact.
Why would I unlock a PDF I own?
Repeatedly typing a password to open your own bank statement or document is tedious. Once you have it stored somewhere safe, unlocking a working copy makes it faster to view and reuse.
Will the unlocked PDF keep its quality?
Yes. The pages and content are preserved exactly. Only the encryption layer is removed, so there is no loss of quality.
Does it work on Mac, Windows, and phones?
Yes. The tool is browser-based and works on any operating system and modern browser, including iOS and Android.
About Unlock PDF
The Flip Caps Unlock PDF tool removes the password from a protected PDF that you can already open, producing a normal file that opens without a prompt. It is the companion to our Password Protect PDF tool, for when a document no longer needs to stay locked.
Everything runs client side, so your file and password are never uploaded. The tool is meant for documents you own or are authorised to open. It cannot recover or bypass a password you do not know.
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