Remove the password from a PDF you can open.

Enter the correct opening password and download a decrypted copy, processed in your browser.

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Note: You need the current password. This does not bypass unknown passwords.

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Removing a PDF password creates an unlocked copy of a PDF for someone who already knows the current opening password, so it can be opened afterward without entering it again. It does not recover forgotten passwords.

Typing the same password every time you open a file

Some PDFs are protected with an opening password for a good reason at the time, then become a routine document you and your team open repeatedly. If you already know the password and are authorized to change the file, retyping it every time is just friction.

PDF Hammer’s password removal tool asks for the current password once, then gives you a copy of the document without it.

How it works

  1. 01

    Add the protected file

    Upload the PDF that currently requires a password to open.

  2. 02

    Enter its current password

    You need to already know the correct opening password. This step confirms you can open the file.

  3. 03

    Download the unlocked copy

    PDF Hammer produces a new copy of the document that no longer requires a password to open.

What this tool preserves and changes

What this tool does

  • Creates an unlocked copy of a PDF once the correct current password is entered.
  • Preserves the document’s structure, this is not a page-by-page screenshot conversion.
  • Leaves your original protected file untouched, you download a new copy.

What this tool does not do

  • It does not recover a forgotten password.
  • It does not bypass or crack an unknown password.
  • It should only be used on documents you own or are authorized to modify.

Handled locally in your browser

The password you enter and the PDF itself stay in your browser for this tool.

Frequently asked questions

Can this tool recover a password I’ve forgotten?

No. You need to already know the correct opening password. This tool removes a password you can supply, it does not recover or guess a password you don’t know.

Is it legal to remove a password from any PDF I find?

This tool is intended for documents you own or are otherwise authorized to modify. Removing password protection from a document without authorization may not be appropriate, regardless of what the tool technically allows.

Does removing the password change the document’s content?

No. This is a structure-preserving operation. The pages, text, and formatting stay the same, only the requirement to enter a password to open the file is removed.

Where does my password go when I type it in?

For this tool, the password and the PDF are handled locally in your browser rather than being uploaded to a server.