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Unlock a PDF
Remove the password from a PDF when you know it, or lift editing and printing restrictions from a file you are allowed to change.
How to unlock PDF
- Choose the locked PDF.
- Enter the password if the file asks for one to open.
- Select Unlock PDF and download the copy.
Your file never leaves this tab.
Unlock PDF runs as code inside your browser. The document is read from your device, changed in memory, and handed back to you as a download. There is no upload step and no copy on our servers.
That also means it keeps working on a plane or a slow connection once the page has loaded.
Check it yourself
- Open your browser developer tools and go to the Network tab.
- Use the tool on a file.
- You will see no request carrying your file anywhere.
Questions about Unlock PDF
Can you recover a forgotten password?
No. This tool removes protection when you supply the password, or lifts restrictions on a PDF that opens without one. It does not guess or crack passwords.
What kinds of locks can it remove?
An open password you enter, and owner restrictions such as no printing, no copying or no editing.
Should I unlock files I do not own?
Only unlock documents you own or have permission to modify.
Is my file uploaded?
No. Unlocking happens inside your browser.