Unlock PDF
Remove a PDF password or the limits on printing and copying
This removes the password and any limits on printing, copying or editing, and saves a normal PDF. You need to know the password if the file asks for one to open. Only unlock files you own or have permission to change.
Private: everything happens in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
How to use the Unlock PDF
- Choose your PDF. Enter its password if asked.
- Click Unlock PDF.
- Download the unlocked copy.
About this tool
If you know the password of a PDF, this saves a copy that opens without it. If a PDF opens fine but will not let you print, copy or edit, the tool removes those limits too.
It cannot guess a forgotten password. Only unlock files that are yours or that you have permission to change. The work happens in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
- Removes passwords you know
- Removes print and copy limits
- No watermark
- Nothing is uploaded
Frequently asked questions
Can you unlock a PDF if I forgot the password?
No. We cannot guess or crack passwords. You need the password to remove it.
Why can I not print my PDF?
The author may have set a "no printing" limit. If you have the right to print the file, this tool removes the limit.
Is it legal to unlock a PDF?
Unlocking your own files is fine. Do not remove protection from files you have no right to change.
Is my password sent anywhere?
No. Everything happens in your browser.