How It Works Under the Hood
Decrypts RC4, AES-128, and AES-256 protected PDFs locally via PDF.js using the password you provide, renders each unlocked page at high DPI, and rebuilds a clean unencrypted PDF with pdf-lib without encryption dictionaries or permission flags.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Drop your password-protected PDF file into the local dropzone.
Enter the document password you already know (no password guessing is ever performed).
Select output DPI quality (150, 200, or 250 DPI).
Click "Remove Password & Export PDF" to download a permanently unlocked copy.
Key Features & Performance
- 100% Zero Server Uploads: Sensitive PDFs and passwords never leave your browser RAM
- AES-256 & RC4 Support: Handles modern encrypted bank statements and tax PDFs
- Strips Print & Copy Locks: Removes owner permission restrictions in one pass
- Compliant Authorized Flow: Requires the valid password or owner-only restrictions (no brute-force)
Local Browser Processing & Privacy
Traditional web converters upload your documents, snippets, or media files to remote servers. Unlock PDF & Remove Password runs inside your browser tab:
Your input text and files are processed locally without uploading payloads to a processing server.
Microdeck does not log or store the files or inputs you paste into tool workspaces (normal static hosting/CDN requests still load page assets).
Working outputs stay in your browser tab and are released when you reset the tool or close the tab.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this tool crack an unknown PDF password?
No. For security, legality, and policy compliance, this tool only removes protection permanently when you supply the valid document password (or when the PDF only enforces print/copy owner restrictions).
Does unlocking preserve selectable text?
To strip complex encryption dictionaries cleanly across all AES-256 PDFs inside the browser without native server binaries, pages are rendered through PDF.js at 150–250 DPI and rebuilt into a clean unencrypted PDF.
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