Remove a Password From a PDF (That You Can Open)
If you have a PDF that prompts for a password every time you open it — and you know the password — WT-PDF can strip the protection so the file opens freely. Everything runs in your browser; the PDF never leaves your device.
Open the editorHow to remove a PDF password
- Go to wt-pdf.com and drop the PDF onto the page.
- When the password prompt appears, type the password you know and hit Enter.
- Click the Lock button in the top toolbar, then choose Remove Password & Download.
- The PDF downloads with the password cleared and opens without a prompt going forward.
What this tool can and can't do
Works for: PDFs where you know the password and can open the file. This is the "owner password" / open password case — the vast majority of password-protected PDFs people encounter at work.
Does not do: break, guess, brute-force, or recover unknown passwords. That's not something any reputable free browser tool does — and attempting it on a PDF you don't own is illegal in most places.
Why do it in the browser?
Most "PDF password remover" sites upload your file to their servers. If the PDF is confidential — an HR document, tax form, medical record, legal contract — that's a data-exfiltration risk. WT-PDF processes the PDF locally in your browser using pdf-lib; nothing is transmitted.
FAQ
Is this free?
Yes — advertiser supported, no signup required.
Will the PDF look different after?
No. Content, fonts, layout, signatures, and metadata all stay intact. Only the encryption and password requirement are removed.
Does this work on PDFs with permissions passwords?
Yes — if you have the owner password. We strip the encryption dictionary and the file saves without restrictions.
Can I re-protect it later?
Yes. Use the Lock button to set a new password after editing.
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Open DevTools → Network and you'll see no PDF bytes leaving your machine.
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