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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

1. Open the encrypted PDF in DocFila and enter the password when prompted.
2. Tap PDF Tools → Security → Remove Password.
3. Confirm. DocFila saves an un-encrypted copy alongside the original.

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 are openable but block printing/copying. DocFila respects these unless you own the file (creator field matches your account). Use Settings → Permissions to set or remove print/copy/edit restrictions on PDFs you create.

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