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Upload your password-protected PDF to EditDocs AI.
Type the known password. We use it only for decryption and never store it.
An unrestricted copy of your PDF is ready to download. Auto-deleted from servers after 60 minutes.
More features than any basic PDF tool — and always free
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Start Free →Everything you need to know about unlock pdf
Yes — you must provide the existing password. This tool is for legitimate document owners only.
Passwords are used only during processing and are never stored, logged, or transmitted beyond the decryption step.
User (open) passwords, owner passwords, and all permission restrictions (print, copy, edit, annotate).
It works on standard AES-128 and AES-256 encrypted PDFs. Older RC4 encryption is also supported.
Upload your PDF at editdocsai.com/tools/unlock-pdf, enter the current password, and download the unlocked version. Free, no account needed.
No. You must provide the correct existing password. This tool is designed for legitimate document owners only.
Completely safe. Passwords are used only during the single decryption operation and are never stored, logged, or transmitted beyond that step. Files are deleted after 60 minutes.
EditDocs AI can remove owner (permissions) passwords that restrict editing, printing, and copying. Enter the owner password if prompted.
| EditDocs AI | Basic PDF Tools | Premium Software | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlock PDF | ✅ Free | ✅ Free* | ✅ Paid only |
| Files deleted after | 60 minutes | 24+ hours | Stored indefinitely |
| AI natural language | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Batch processing | ✅ Unlimited | ✅ Paid | ✅ Paid |
| Account required | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Always |
| API access | ✅ Free tier | ✅ Paid | ✅ Enterprise |
| Workflow automation | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
* Basic tools have limits on free usage. EditDocs AI core features are always free.