Quick answer
Unlock password-protected PDF files locally on Android.
F-Droid repository metadata
PDF Unlocker is a free and open-source Android application that removes password protection from PDF files you are authorized to access.
Features:
• Unlock password-protected PDFs
• Offline processing
• No account required
• Privacy friendly
• Open source
• Material Design interface
All PDF processing happens locally on your device. No files are uploaded to any server.
What’s new
Initial release.
How to install
- Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
- Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
- Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
- If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.
Data safety
- Every file is checked against its published SHA-256 before it is listed.
- Files are scanned for malware on every update.
- The permissions each app requests are listed on its own page.
- Read the full safety policy for how we test, flag, and delist files.
Frequently asked questions
What is PDF Unlocker?
Unlock password-protected PDF files locally on Android.
Who develops PDF Unlocker?
PDF Unlocker is developed by OpenAppex.
Which Android version does PDF Unlocker require?
PDF Unlocker requires Android API 29 or later.
What is the current version of PDF Unlocker?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 1.0.
Which license does PDF Unlocker use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists Apache-2.0.
Where is the source code for PDF Unlocker?
https://github.com/OpenAppex/pdfunlocker
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