When you need to remove a PDF password
You received a PDF from your bank or accountant — protected with a standard password. You know the password but want to remove it for convenience, or you need to merge or edit the file and your tools can't process protected PDFs.
How to remove a PDF password free
- Go to ihatepdf.cv/remove-password
- Upload the password-protected PDF
- Enter the current password
- Click Remove Password — the PDF is decrypted instantly
- Download the unlocked PDF — no watermark
Is my password secure?
Yes. The entire decryption process runs locally in your browser using WebAssembly. Your password is never sent to any server — it's used only in your browser's memory to decrypt the file, then discarded.
What to do after removing the password
- Edit the text in the PDF
- Merge it with other PDFs
- Compress it to reduce file size
- Re-encrypt with a new password using Encrypt PDF
Frequently asked questions
Can this tool crack a PDF password I don't know?
No. You must know the current password. This tool is for removing protection from files you legitimately own.
Does the unlocked PDF have a watermark?
No. ihatepdf never adds watermarks.