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How to unlock a PDF: import the locked file, enter the password, and download or share the unlocked PDF.

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Import Your PDF

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Type the Password

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Download Document

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Upload the password-protected PDF to Smallpdf’s PDF unlocker, type the password, and download the password-free version of the document.