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Unlock PDF

Remove the password or restrictions from a PDF you own when you know the password.

Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, processed, and deleted from our server immediately.

About the Unlock PDF

Unlock PDF removes protection from documents you are authorized to open — for example your own bank statements. Enter the current password to save a copy without it, or leave the field empty to remove printing and copying restrictions from files that open freely. The tool does not crack passwords.

How to use the Unlock PDF

  1. Select the protected PDF.
  2. Enter the document password and confirm that you are authorized to unlock it.
  3. Click "Unlock PDF" and download the unprotected copy.

Frequently asked questions

Can this tool recover a forgotten password?

No. You must know the password; the tool does not attempt to guess or crack passwords.

Is it legal to unlock a PDF?

Only unlock documents you own or have permission to modify. Removing protection from someone else’s document may be illegal.