๐Ÿš€ PDF Unlocker

June 29, 2026 ยท View on GitHub

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A simple, fast, and privacy-focused Android app for removing passwords from PDF files when you know the correct password.

PDF Unlocker is a free and open-source Android application that removes password protection from PDF files you are authorized to access.

Simply select a password-protected PDF, enter the correct password, and the app creates an unlocked copy entirely on your device.

No internet connection, no ads, no tracking, and no data leaves your phone.

โœจ Features

  • Remove password protection from PDFs using the password you provide
  • Save an unlocked copy while preserving the original PDF
  • Material 3 user interface
  • Fully offline processing
  • No account required
  • No internet connection required

๐Ÿ“ธ Screenshots

โš™๏ธ How It Works

  1. Select a password-protected PDF.
  2. Enter the correct password.
  3. PDF Unlocker verifies the password locally.
  4. An unlocked copy is saved to your device.

The original PDF is never modified.

๐Ÿ“ฑ Compatibility

  • Android 10 (API 29) or later

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Open Source Libraries

  • PDFBox Android
  • Android Jetpack Compose
  • Material 3
  • Android DataStore

๐Ÿ“„ License

Licensed under the Apache License 2.0. See the LICENSE file for details.

๐Ÿ”’ Privacy

PDF Unlocker does not collect, store, transmit, or share any personal data.

All PDF processing is performed locally on your device. No files are uploaded to any server, and no account or internet connection is required to use the app.

PDF Unlocker works entirely on your device.

  • No data is uploaded.
  • No cloud processing.
  • No analytics.
  • No tracking.
  • No ads.
  • No user account required
  • All processing happens locally on your device.

๐Ÿ“ฅ Download

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๐Ÿ’ก Why I built this

I needed a free, ad-free, open-source Android app that could remove password protection from PDF files after providing the correct password.

I couldn't find one that met those requirements, so I decided to build it.

๐ŸŽจ Assets & Attribution

The application icon was created with the assistance of AI image generation tools and may contain similarities to other generated artwork. It is used in good faith for this open-source project.

If you believe any asset used in this project infringes upon your rights, please open an issue on GitHub or contact the maintainer, and the matter will be reviewed promptly.