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How to Remove a Password From a PDF You Own (Free)

By DocFila Team · April 29, 2026 · 4 min read

If a bank statement or signed contract you own is password-protected and you'd like to store it un-encrypted in your archive, DocFila can remove the password — provided you know it. (We do not help bypass passwords on files you don't own; that's illegal in most jurisdictions.)

Remove the password

Open the encrypted PDF in DocFila and enter the password when prompted. Then open PDF Tools and choose the option to remove the password, and confirm. DocFila saves an unprotected copy next to the original. This runs on your device.

Why the original password matters

DocFila must decrypt the file the same way any reader would: with the correct password. There is no "crack" mode. If you've lost the password, contact the original sender — banks, payroll providers, and law firms can re-issue.

Reset to a new password

Same dialog: Set Password lets you encrypt with a new passphrase. Useful for rotating expired passwords or sharing with someone who needs a different one.

Permission passwords vs open passwords

Some PDFs open without a password but block printing or copying. DocFila removes a password only when you can enter the current one; it does not override restrictions on files you did not create.

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