How to Remove a Password from a PDF — 3 Methods That Actually Work
Whether you want to permanently remove a PDF password or just stop entering it every time — here are three proven ways to do it, from fastest to most feature-rich.
PDFUnlock — Browser-based (Recommended)
The fastest and most private method. PDFUnlock runs entirely in your browser — your file never leaves your device, making it safe for salary slips, bank statements, and sensitive documents.
Go to pdfunlock.tech/unlock
Click Choose PDF and select your file
Enter the PDF's current password
Click Unlock — download the password-free PDF
Google Chrome — Print to PDF trick
Chrome has a built-in PDF viewer that can effectively remove password restrictions by re-printing the PDF. This works for permission restrictions (print/copy locks) but requires you to open the PDF first (so you need the password either way).
Open the PDF in Google Chrome (drag and drop, or right-click → Open with → Chrome)
Enter the password when prompted to open the file
Press Ctrl+P (Windows) or Cmd+P (Mac) to open the print dialog
In the destination/printer dropdown, select "Save as PDF"
Click Save — the downloaded PDF has no password
Limitation:Chrome's method re-renders the PDF which can sometimes lose formatting, bookmarks, or embedded fonts. PDFUnlock preserves the original file exactly.
Adobe Acrobat Pro
If you already have an Adobe Acrobat Pro subscription, this is straightforward — but at ₹1,399/month it's expensive for just removing passwords.
Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Pro
Go to File → Properties → Security tab
Change Security Method to "No Security"
Click OK and save the file
Cost: Adobe Acrobat Pro costs ₹1,399/month. Unless you use it for other things, PDFUnlock is the better option.
The fastest way: PDFUnlock
Free, instant, private. Works in your browser — no upload, no account, no software.
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