Unlock PDF
Remove the password and restrictions from a PDF so it opens freely. Everything happens on your device.
100% private. Your files are processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded.
If your PDF opens but blocks printing or copying, leave this blank. If it asks for a password to open, enter that password here.
- Add the protected PDF.
- If it needs a password to open, type it in.
- Select Unlock PDF and the unrestricted file downloads.
FAQs about Unlock PDF
Does my file leave my device?
No. Unlocking happens entirely in your browser with a local engine. Nothing is uploaded.
Can this remove a password I do not know?
No. This tool can strip owner restrictions and remove a known open password, but it cannot break a password you do not have. Enter the open password if the file asks for one.
What does it remove?
It removes the encryption and restrictions, so the resulting PDF opens without a password and allows copying or printing again.
Why does the first run take a moment?
The page loads a small security engine (about 1-3 MB) the first time. After that it is cached and instant.