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Features	PDFgear Software	PDFgear Online Unlocker
Accessibility	Installation required	Web browser-based
File Size Limit	No limit	50 MB
Performance	Fastest	Faster ¹
Internet Requirement	Works without Internet	Internet required
Functionality	All-in-one PDF solution to edit, convert, sign, split, merge, compress, etc.	No further operations supported after PDF decryption
User Experience	Advanced and full-featured	Simple and easy to use
Data Processing	Files processed on local device	Files processed in browser locally
Ideal For	Power users needing advanced features and offline access	Users looking for fast, easy PDF decryption online

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1. Select a PDF File

Drag and drop or click "Select PDF File" to start removing the password from your locked PDF.

2. Unlock your PDF

Once uploaded, you'll be prompted to enter the password. Once you enter the password and click the "Unlock" button, your PDF will be unlocked for editing or printing.

3. Download PDF File

Your PDF will be unlocked in 2 seconds. After that, you can click the "Download File" button to save it to your device.

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Your Questions Are Answered

How to unlock PDF file with password?

PDFgear offers online tools, desktop software, and mobile apps to unlock PDFs with passwords. Simply upload or open your encrypted PDF. PDFgear will automatically detect it and prompt you to enter the password for decryption. The process takes only 1-2 seconds, making it incredibly easy.

How to remove passwords from PDFs without knowing the passwords?

Currently, our online software cannot crack passwords without knowing them. If you've forgotten your PDF unlock password, refer to our recently updated article for alternative methods to quickly unlock PDFs without needing the password.

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