Unlock PDF

Open sesame.

You supply the password.

Remove password protection from PDFs you have the password for. This tool removes open passwords and editing restrictions — it doesn't crack or bypass passwords you don't know.

Drop your PDF here

or tap to browse  ·  max 200 MB

No upload
Works offline
No idea what's in your file

Need to unlock PDFs in bulk? The offline bundle handles batch decryption with no size limit. $99 once.

Get Bundle →
// How it works

Three steps. Zero uploads.

01
Drop
Drag your locked PDF onto the page. It never leaves your browser.
02
Enter password
Type the password you already know. fwip removes the protection locally — it cannot crack passwords.
03
Download
Download your unlocked PDF. Nothing was ever uploaded.
// Why this is different

Your PDF never leaves your machine.

Most online PDF unlockers upload your document — and your password — to a remote server. Your confidential files pass through infrastructure you don't control.

fwip works differently. The decryption engine runs entirely in your browser. Your PDF is read from your device, processed on your CPU, and the result is saved back to your device. No server is involved. We literally cannot see your file.

No server processing

Everything runs on your device using WebAssembly. Your file never touches a network.

No account required

Drop a file. Get a result. No sign-up, no email, no password.

No subscription

Free in the browser. $99 once for the offline bundle. That's it. Forever.

Works offline

The desktop version works with no internet connection at all.

// Questions

Frequently asked.

How do I remove a password from a PDF for free?▾
Drop your PDF into fwip and enter the password. The tool removes the protection entirely in your browser — no upload, no account, completely free.
Can I unlock a PDF without knowing the password?▾
No. fwip requires you to know the current password. It removes the restriction so you don't have to re-enter it every time, but it cannot crack or bypass unknown passwords.
Is it legal to unlock a PDF?▾
If you own the document or have permission to access it, removing the password for your own convenience is perfectly legal. fwip simply saves an unprotected copy.
Does unlocking a PDF change its content?▾
No. The content, formatting, and metadata remain identical. The only difference is the password requirement is removed.
Can I unlock a PDF without Adobe Acrobat?▾
Yes — fwip unlocks PDFs entirely in your browser with no software to install. Acrobat is not required.
// Related tools

You might also need.

PDF
Lock PDF
Password-protect a PDF. Nobody gets in.
 PDF
Compress PDF
Ghostscript-powered. Up to 86% smaller.
 PDF
Sign PDF
Draw your signature, place it anywhere.
 PDF
Merge PDFs
Combine multiple PDFs. Drag to reorder.
 PDF
Redact PDF
Black out content permanently. No recovery.
 PDF
Flatten PDF
Rasterize form fields into a permanent PDF.

Like it? Own it.

Offline. No browser. No internet. No excuses.
$15
This tool
  • Unlock PDF · offline
  • Batch processing
  • No file size limit
  • 3 devices · one payment
Join waitlist →
$49
PDF bundle
  • All 36 pdf tools · offline
  • Batch processing
  • No file size limit
  • 3 devices · one payment
Get PDF bundle →
$99
Complete suite
  • All 200+ tools · offline
  • No file size limit
  • No daily use limit
  • 3 devices · one payment · updates included
Join waitlist →
One-time payment · 3 devices · Updates included · Mac + Windows + Linux