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Remove password from PDF

Remove the password from a PDF you can open.

Processed on your device

  1. 1Choose the files
  2. 2Arrange and adjust
  3. 3Download

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8 free uses a month · Plus is unlimited

Bank statements, payslips and invoices often arrive protected with a password you already know. Type it once and save a copy without it, so you can open, print or merge the file without typing it again.

How to remove the password from a PDF

  1. Open the protected PDF.

  2. Type its password when asked.

  3. Download the copy without a password.

When it helps

  • Your bank or employer sends PDFs with a password and you are tired of typing it.

  • You need to merge or upload a protected PDF and the website rejects it.

  • You want to archive your own documents without passwords.

Why use catScan

  • Private by design

    This tool works inside your browser: the file is processed on your device and is never uploaded or stored.

  • Free to start

    Sign in with Google and get 8 free uses per period, shared with the catScan app. 1 use = 1 downloaded file; if something fails, it doesn't count.

  • Nothing to install

    It works in any modern browser on computer, tablet or phone. To scan paper with your camera, use the Android app.

Frequently asked questions

Can I remove a password I don't know?

No. This tool only works with PDFs you can open: you need the password once. It does not crack or guess passwords.

Is the original file kept?

Yes. You get a new copy without a password and the original stays as it was.

Does it also remove printing or copying restrictions?

Yes. The copy is saved without encryption, so it opens without a password and the restrictions that came with it no longer apply.

Are my files stored?

No. This tool processes the file on your device, inside the browser: it is not uploaded to any server and nothing is stored.