For larger PDF documents, the upload and password removal process could take up to an hour or more depending on the speed of your Internet connection.Ĭlick 'Download,' “Download Unlocked Version” or “Download Unprotected PDF' or another similar link on the unlocker website. For smaller files, the site should upload and decrypt the file in a minute or two. The amount of time it takes to remove the password protection from the PDF file depends on the size of the file. Wait while the unlocker website uploads the protected PDF file from your computer to the site server, decrypts it and removes the editing password. Highlight and select the filename of the locked PDF document and click the 'Open' button.Ĭlick 'Crack,' 'Remove Password,' 'Remove Protection,' 'Unlock' or another similarly named button on the PDF-unlocker site. Navigate to and open the folder on your hard drive that contains the password-protected PDF file you want to unlock. Click 'Browse' or 'Select File' on the PDF-unlocker website homepage to display a file browser window.
