Unlock PDF
Remove the password or restrictions from a PDF. Useful when you've lost track of restrictions on a document you're authorized to access, without needing the original software that created it. Free of charge, no sign-up needed.
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How it works
1
Upload
Drop your PDF
2
Password
Enter it if needed
3
Download
Get the unlocked PDF
Features
Secure
— processed securely, with automatic deletion after processing.Password and restrictions
— removes the open password as well as print/copy limitations.Fast and free
— no sign-up, no limits.Password vs. restrictions: what's the difference?
PDF protection works in different ways. Some files require a password just to open them, while others open freely but restrict actions like printing, copying, or editing. Removing restrictions depends on which type of protection is applied to the document, and on your authorization to modify it.
Common restrictions include:
Printing disabled
Copy and paste blocked
Editing disabled
Password required to open
Common use cases
Removing a print restriction from your own document
Regaining access to a personal PDF whose password you've forgotten, when you're authorized to open it
Removing copy-paste restrictions on a document you created
Your files are handled securely
Your document is processed securely and removed automatically after completion.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know the password?
For a PDF protected at opening, yes: only the password holder can legitimately remove it. For mere restrictions (no open password), no password is required.
Are my files uploaded online?
Yes, processing is secure on our servers, then the file is automatically deleted.
Is it allowed?
Only unlock documents you own or are authorized to.
Do I need to install anything?
No, it works directly in your browser.
Can I unlock a PDF on mobile?
Yes, the tool works on mobile browsers.
Can I unlock a PDF without the password?
If the file only has usage restrictions, it may be possible. If it requires an opening password, you'll need the correct password.
Will unlocking change the PDF content?
No, the document content remains unchanged — only the password or restrictions are removed.