Unlock PDF

Remove the password and restrictions from a PDF you are allowed to change.

Files are processed on this device and never uploaded.

Drag a file here, or choose one from your device.

Guide

About Unlock PDF

Unlock PDF removes the open password and the usage restrictions from a PDF you are allowed to change, such as your own bank statements, which you then want to merge, annotate or archive without typing the password every time.

Use it to remove a PDF password, unlock a protected PDF you own, or remove printing and copying restrictions.

How to use it

  1. Choose the protected PDF.
  2. Enter its password.
  3. Press Remove protection and download the unlocked copy.

Good to know

  • You need the password. This tool does not guess or crack passwords.
  • The unlocked copy is not encrypted, so store it as carefully as the original.

Questions and answers

Can I unlock a PDF without the password?

No. You need the password that opens the file. The tool removes protection you already have access to.

Can I remove printing and copying restrictions?

Yes. The unlocked copy has no restrictions.

Is it legal to unlock a PDF?

It is fine for your own documents or ones you have permission to change. Do not remove protection from documents you are not entitled to edit.

Is the password stored or sent anywhere?

No. It is used in your browser to open the file and then discarded.