Can I use Unlock PDF for free?
Yes. Your first eligible task can be completed before login. TapScanner shows the current file, page, and daily limits before processing.
Online PDF tool
Unlock a password-protected PDF online
Create an unlocked copy of a PDF when you know the current password and have permission to remove its access protection.
No installation required. Your first eligible task can be completed before login. TapScanner has 100M+ mobile downloads.
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Unlock PDF
TapScanner web workspace
✓Remove known password protection
✓Create an accessible copy
✓Continue editing or converting
Current file, page, usage, and Premium limits are shown in the tool before processing.
How it works
Unlock PDF: complete the job in three steps
- 01
Select the protected PDF.
- 02
Enter the document’s current password.
- 03
Unlock and download the new copy.
One connected workspace
Continue your workflow after Unlock PDF
Outputs stay in the TapScanner workspace so you can move directly into the next relevant PDF action.
Questions
Unlock PDF FAQ
Can TapScanner unlock a PDF without its password?
No. You must know the current password and be authorized to remove the protection from the document.
Do I need to install software for Unlock PDF?
No. TapScanner runs in a modern web browser, so you can upload, process, and download the result without installing desktop software.
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Open the tool and see the applicable limits before processing.
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