Merge PDFs
Combine multiple PDF files into one document.
Unlock PDF
Remove password protection from a PDF when you know the current password, then download the unlocked document.
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About Unlock PDF
Remove password protection from a PDF you are authorized to open, using the correct current password and server-assisted processing.
Where processing happens
The PDF and its password are sent to the PDF service for this operation.
When to use it
Personal Archives
Remove passwords from documents you own so they are easier to search and organize.
Workflow Prep
Unlock a file before merging, splitting, signing, or converting it.
Compatibility
Create an unlocked copy for apps that cannot handle encrypted PDFs.
Questions and answers
Can it unlock without the password?
No. You must know the correct password for the document.
Why does it sometimes use the server?
Some encrypted PDFs use formats that browser libraries cannot open reliably, so the tool falls back to temporary server processing.
Choose the operation that matches your document: merging combines files, splitting selects pages, conversion changes formats and compression targets file size. Keep an original copy and inspect the exported document.
Read about data handling and clearing saved local work
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