If you know the password to a protected PDF and want to remove it for easier access, here is how to do it for free on any Mac.
Navigate to pdfeditor.onl/unlock-pdf in Safari.
Upload the password-protected PDF and enter the correct password. The tool decrypts and removes the password restriction.
Tip: After unlocking, save the unprotected PDF in a secure location (like an encrypted folder) so only you have access to it.
Download the unlocked PDF. It opens in Preview, Chrome, or any viewer without prompting for a password.
Yes — open the PDF in Preview, enter the password, then File → Export as PDF without setting a password. The browser tool is faster and more straightforward.
Yes — completely free at pdfeditor.onl/unlock-pdf.