How to remove a password from a PDF
- Drop your protected PDF above.
- Enter the password used to open it.
- Click Unlock PDF, then Download. The unlocked copy opens with no password and no restrictions.
Unlocking, done privately
Bank statements, payslips, and government documents often arrive encrypted with a password you already know — annoying to re-type every time and impossible to merge or edit. Sleek PDF decrypts the file in your browser and rebuilds it without the password, so neither the document nor the password is ever uploaded. It only works on files you can already open: it's a convenience tool, not a way around encryption you don't have the password for.
Common uses for unlocking PDFs
- Remove a bank PDF password — unlock a statement or payslip you keep having to re-type a password for.
- Stop the password prompt — save a copy that opens without asking for the password.
- Unlock to edit or merge — remove protection so you can combine or edit the file.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove a password from a PDF?
Drop the protected PDF above, enter its password, and click Unlock PDF. You get a copy with the password and encryption removed — no password needed to open it afterward.
Do I need to know the password?
Yes. This tool decrypts a PDF you can already open — it removes a known password for convenience. It is not a password cracker and can't open a file you don't have the password for.
Does it also remove printing/copying restrictions?
Yes — the unlocked copy is rebuilt without the original's encryption and permission flags, so it opens and prints freely.
Why would I remove a password?
So you don't have to type it every time, to combine the file with others, or to re-share it with someone who should have open access. Common when a bank or payslip PDF arrives locked with a password you already know.
Is the file or password uploaded?
No. Unlocking runs entirely in your browser; neither the PDF nor the password leaves your device.