PDF topic guide
Secure PDF
Remove PDF passwords when you know the unlock code — free secure PDF utilities that run in your browser.
Topic guides
Browse focused guides that compare related tools and link to the best starting point for your task.
- Convert PDFConvert PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JPG, PNG, and back — free browser-based PDF conversion tools on Utilnivo.
- Edit PDFRotate, sign, watermark, flatten, and repair PDFs in your browser with free PDF editing tools.
- Organize PDFMerge, split, reorder, extract, and delete PDF pages with free organization tools in your browser.
- Secure PDFRemove PDF passwords when you know the unlock code — free secure PDF utilities that run in your browser.
- Compress PDFReduce PDF file size for email and uploads with free browser-based PDF compression on Utilnivo.
- Extract from PDFExtract PDF pages and pull text from scans with OCR — free extraction tools in your browser.
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Overview
Secure PDF tools help when you have the legitimate password and need an unlocked copy for merging or editing. Utilnivo does not offer password cracking or bypassing DRM you are not authorized to remove.
Remove PDF Password creates a new file without encryption when you supply the correct password. Use it only on documents you own or are permitted to unlock.
After unlocking, store the new file carefully — unencrypted PDFs can be copied freely. Re-encrypt with your organization’s standard tool if policy requires it.
How to choose
- Known password, need editable copy → Remove PDF Password.
- Need to lock a PDF before sharing → Protect PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Can you unlock a PDF without the password?
No. The tool requires the correct password. It is not a cracking utility.
Is unlocking legal?
Only when you have rights to the document. Do not use these tools on files you are not authorized to access.
Does unlocking upload my file?
Processing runs in your browser for this utility; your file is not sent to Utilnivo servers.
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