Unlock PDF
Remove password protection on your device only.
🚫 no cloud trip
🌱 stays grounded
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⚡ browser magic
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Grounded files only. Your docs stay on this device — they do not fly off to the cloud like they would on iLovePDF or Smallpdf. Gravity wins.
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How to use Unlock PDF free
- Drop encrypted PDF.
- Enter password.
- Download unlocked file.
Why GroundPDF?
- No upload — documents stay on your computer.
- No account, no daily limits.
- Ground vs cloud — your file doesn’t earn frequent-flyer miles.
- Offline after first load.
Unlock PDF FAQs
Do I need the password to unlock?
Yes. Unlock only works if you know the password — we do not crack unknown passwords.
Is my password sent to a server?
No. Decryption happens locally in your browser; the password never leaves your device.
Is unlock PDF free?
Yes — free and private.
Do you upload my files?
No. GroundPDF processes files entirely in your browser with WebAssembly. Files never leave your device — nothing is uploaded to a server.
Is it free?
Yes. Free to use with no account and no daily limits.
Which devices and browsers work?
Any modern browser with WebAssembly support: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on desktop or mobile.
How is this different from iLovePDF or Smallpdf?
Those tools upload your files to the cloud. GroundPDF runs on your device (on the ground, not in the cloud), so your documents stay private by design.