Will this break passwords I don't know?

No — this is for legitimate password removal where you have the password and just want to share an unlocked file. We do not crack passwords.

Is the password sent anywhere?

No. The password and the PDF are processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

Which PDF protection types are supported?

Standard PDF user-password (Acrobat, macOS Preview, Word export). Permission-only protection without an open password also works.

What about owner-password (printing/copy restrictions)?

We strip those at the same time — the output is fully unlocked.

Decrypt PDF — Remove Password (Free)

Remove a password from a PDF you own. Enter the password, get an unlocked copy. Runs in your browser — the password and PDF never leave your device.

Drop your files

or click to browse from your computer

Up to 100 MBFiles stay in your browser

How to decrypt pdf

Three steps. Start to finish in under a minute.

Drop the encrypted PDF

Pick the password-protected file from your computer.

Enter the password

Type the password you used to open the file.

Download the unlocked copy

Save the new file. The original is untouched.

Why LovedPDF

Why use LovedPDF for decrypt pdf

Password never leaves your browser

Decryption happens client-side. We literally cannot see your password.

Strips all protection layers

Open password + permissions are both removed — fully unlocked output.

Faster than server-based tools

No upload wait. Decryption is local and instant.

Frequently asked questions

Protect PDF

Password-protect a PDF

Compress PDF

Reduce PDF file size

Merge PDF

Combine PDFs into one file

Edit PDF Metadata

Set or strip PDF metadata