Unlock PDF
Open a protected PDF with the password and download an unlocked copy.
You must know the correct password. This does not bypass unknown passwords.
Unlock only works when you provide the correct password. We cannot crack or remove unknown passwords.
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Preview is skipped for locked files until unlocked.
Password
What does unlock PDF do?
The file is decrypted with your password and saved without encryption.
How to unlock a PDF
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Upload an encrypted PDF
Provide the password-protected file.
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Enter the password
If the password is correct, MiniFyPNG saves an unencrypted copy in the browser.
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Download
Save the unlocked PDF. Wrong passwords show a clear error.
Unlock PDF FAQ
Can you crack unknown passwords?
No. You must know the password. This is not a brute-force tool.
Is the password stored?
No. It is used only to decrypt in memory for this session.
Uploaded?
No.
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