Unlock PDF
Remove the password from a PDF you own, or lift restrictions that block printing and copying - all on your own device.
Step-by-step guide with screenshotsDrop PDF files here
Drag them straight from your desktop
- PDF files only
- Up to 15 MB each
- 2 files a run - unlimited with Pro
Frequently asked questions
Can I remove a password from a PDF?
Yes, if you know it: enter the password and the tool saves an unlocked copy. Files that merely restrict printing or copying (an owner password) are opened without any password at all.
Is this legal?
Only unlock files you own or are allowed to change. The tool removes protection, it does not break it - a file whose open password you don't know stays locked.
Is the PDF or the password uploaded?
No. The file is decrypted in your browser; nothing, including the password, leaves your device.
Why did I get no file back?
Because that file was not protected at all. Handing back the same bytes under a new name would only look like something happened, so nothing is produced and the list says which files were in which state.
Does unlocking change the document?
No. Only the encryption is taken off the file; the pages, text, images, bookmarks, links and form fields are exactly as they were. The copy you save simply opens without a password.
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