Will the unlocked PDF have a watermark?

No. The file will look exactly the same as it did before, but you won’t need to enter a code to open it.

Can I share the file after I remove the protection?

Yes. There are relevant buttons on the page after the file has been unlocked: Google Drive, Dropbox, or by URL. Plus, it is possible to download the result and share it later.

Can this tool unlock any PDF?

It works with most password-protected files. However, PDFs with very strong encryption may not be supported if you forgot the code.

Do I need to know the password first?

For a manual mode, yes. If you forgot the password, try the automatic method; it works in most cases.

Does the resulting PDF keep its original formatting?

Yes, the content, layout, and design elements remain exactly the same after unlocking.

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Brand: PDF Candy
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Remove a PDF password and gain full access to the content online.

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Locked PDFs are not a problem

PDF Candy allows you to access secured files quickly and effortlessly. No annoying ads, no layout changes. Everything stays the way it was.

All data remains private

We keep your information safe. Files user upload or create get deleted automatically after 2 hours. We don’t share their data with anyone, and SSL encryption ensures security.

Unlock PDFs on any device

Our PDF password removal tool functions across all platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, and macOS. Unlock content without worrying about compatibility.

Intuitive PDF password remover

The interface is clean and straightforward. Anyone can easily bypass the protection on a document without prior experience.

Unlock your PDFs in a single click

This is the fastest way to delete restrictions: select the file, drag it into the browser, enter the password if you know one, and click the relevant button to start. The result is ready in seconds.

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All processing happens in the cloud, providing quick results with no software, no installations. Just open PDF Candy in the preferred browser and unlock PDF.

How to remove a password from your PDF?

1Click “+Add file” or drag the document into the window. You can also grab it straight from Google Drive or Dropbox.

2Pick between automatic and manual modes to remove the protection. The automatic one is useful if you forgot the password.

3Press the “Unlock PDF” button to start the processing.

4Download the result, save it back to cloud storage, or create a link/QR code to share it quickly.

FAQ

Will the unlocked PDF have a watermark?	No. The file will look exactly the same as it did before, but you won’t need to enter a code to open it.
Can I share the file after I remove the protection?	Yes. There are relevant buttons on the page after the file has been unlocked: Google Drive, Dropbox, or by URL. Plus, it is possible to download the result and share it later.
Can this tool unlock any PDF?	It works with most password-protected files. However, PDFs with very strong encryption may not be supported if you forgot the code.
Do I need to know the password first?	For a manual mode, yes. If you forgot the password, try the automatic method; it works in most cases.
Does the resulting PDF keep its original formatting?	Yes, the content, layout, and design elements remain exactly the same after unlocking.