About PDF Password Tool — Lock or Unlock Password-Protected PDFs

Check whether a PDF is password-protected and decrypt it directly in your browser by entering the password. The tool uses PDF.js to load and render the decrypted pages, then rebuilds a clean unlocked copy using pdf-lib. Also supports adding a metadata notice to indicate restricted access. Note: browser-side PDF encryption has limitations — full cryptographic password protection requires dedicated software.

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Key Features of Our PDF Password Tool — Lock or Unlock Password-Protected PDFs

  • Detects encryption status
  • Client-side decryption with your password
  • Rebuilds clean unlocked PDF
  • Encryption detection badge
  • Permission flags display
  • 100% browser-based

📖 How to Use PDF Password Tool — Lock or Unlock Password-Protected PDFs

1

Upload PDF

Drop the PDF file (encrypted or not).

2

Enter Password

If locked, enter the known password.

3

Unlock

Click Unlock and download the unprotected PDF.

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