Unlock PDF
Remove the password from a PDF you can open, or lift printing and copying limits. Works in your browser, so your file never leaves your device.
How to use Unlock PDF
- 1Select your PDF
Click the button or drag a protected PDF onto the page. We check what kind of protection it has.
- 2Enter the password
If the PDF needs a password to open, type it in. Files that only block printing or copying need none.
- 3Unlock and download
Click Unlock PDF to save a copy that opens without a password.
Common questions
Can you unlock a PDF if I don't know the password?
No. If a PDF needs a password to open, you have to enter it. We don't crack or guess passwords.
Is my file or password sent anywhere?
No. Unlocking happens inside your browser. Neither the file nor the password ever leaves your device.
What does it mean if my PDF opens but won't print or copy?
Its creator added restrictions. If the file is yours or you have permission, Unlock PDF removes them without asking for a password.
Is Unlock PDF free?
Yes, completely free, with no sign-up and no watermark.