https://github.com/maheshtechnicals/pdf-password-remover
Unlock password-protected PDF files instantly in your browser. Free, open-source, privacy-first, cross-platform PDF unlocker.
https://github.com/maheshtechnicals/pdf-password-remover
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Unlock password-protected PDF files instantly in your browser. Free, open-source, privacy-first, cross-platform PDF unlocker.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/maheshtechnicals/pdf-password-remover
- Owner: MaheshTechnicals
- License: mit
- Created: 2026-02-26T06:42:41.000Z (4 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-02-26T07:44:57.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-06-05T16:28:14.269Z (about 1 month ago)
- Topics: client-side, cross-platform, javascript, open-source, pdf, pdf-password-remover, privacy, security, unlock-pdf, webapp
- Language: HTML
- Homepage: https://maheshtechnicals.github.io/pdf-password-remover/
- Size: 223 KB
- Stars: 6
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
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# PDF Password Remover
Unlock Secured PDF Files Instantly | Free & Open Source
## Overview
PDF Password Remover is a free, open-source web application that allows you to unlock password-protected PDF files directly in your browser. Remove restrictions and recover access to your important documents with a simple, privacy-friendly tool—no uploads, no server processing, 100% client-side.
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## Features
- **Unlock PDF Passwords:** Remove owner/user passwords from PDF files instantly.
- **Advanced Recovery:** Handles both standard and advanced encryption with a fallback visual recovery mode.
- **Cross-Platform:** Works on any device (Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS) via your web browser.
- **Privacy First:** All processing is done locally in your browser. Your files never leave your device.
- **Modern UI:** Clean, mobile-friendly interface with drag-and-drop support.
- **No Installation Needed:** 100% web-based, no software download required.
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## How It Works
1. **Select your locked PDF file.**
2. **Enter the password** (if required).
3. **Click "Unlock File"** and wait for the process to complete.
4. **Download your unlocked PDF** instantly.
The app first attempts standard decryption. If advanced encryption is detected, it uses a visual recovery method to rebuild the PDF page by page.
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## Usage
1. Open [index.html](index.html) in your browser.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to unlock your PDF.
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## Technologies Used
- [pdf-lib](https://pdf-lib.js.org/)
- [pdf.js](https://mozilla.github.io/pdf.js/)
- [jsPDF](https://github.com/parallax/jsPDF)
- HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (Vanilla)
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## SEO Keywords
PDF password remover, unlock PDF, remove PDF password, free PDF unlocker, open source PDF unlock, browser PDF unlock tool, privacy PDF unlock, client-side PDF unlock, no upload PDF unlock, cross-platform PDF unlock, instant PDF unlock, secure PDF unlock, PDF decryption tool
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## License
This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).
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## Author
Created by [MaheshTechnicals](https://github.com/MaheshTechnicals)
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## Contributing
Pull requests are welcome! For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.
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## ? Support The Project
If you find this tool helpful and want to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee!
- **UPI:** `maheshtechnicals@apl`
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## Disclaimer
This tool is intended for legal use only. Do not use it to unlock PDF files without permission from the document owner.