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You must know the correct password to unlock the PDF. We do not bypass or crack encryption.
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Unlock printing, copying, and editing restrictions. Get full access to your document content.
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How to Unlock a Password-Protected PDF
Upload Your Protected PDF
Click to browse or drag and drop the password-protected PDF file you want to unlock.
Enter the Password
Type in the password that was used to protect the PDF document. You must know this password - we cannot bypass encryption.
Click Unlock
Press the "Unlock PDF" button to decrypt and remove password protection from your document.
Download Unlocked PDF
Download your unlocked PDF file. It will no longer require a password and all restrictions will be removed.
When You Need to Unlock PDFs
Forgotten Passwords
If you protected a PDF long ago and recently found the password, remove the protection for easier access going forward.
Document Editing
Need to edit a protected PDF? Unlock it to make changes, then re-protect with our Protect PDF tool if needed.
Printing Enabled Documents
Remove printing restrictions from PDFs where you have the password to create physical copies.
Copy Text for Research
Enable text copying on documents for legitimate research, citation, or accessibility purposes.
Archive Management
Remove protection from older documents in your archive for easier management and backup.
Format Conversion
Unlock PDFs before converting to other formats like Word or Excel for better compatibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I unlock a PDF without knowing the password?
No. Our tool requires the correct password to unlock PDFs. We do not crack or bypass passwords - you must know the password to decrypt the document. This ensures the tool is used only for legitimate purposes.
What types of PDF protection can be removed?
You can remove both the document open password (required to view) and permissions password (controls printing, copying, editing). Both types require the original password to remove.
Is unlocking my PDF legal?
Unlocking PDFs you own or have permission to access is legal. This tool is designed for legitimate use cases like removing protection from your own documents or documents where you've been given the password.
Is my password and document secure?
Yes! All processing happens locally in your browser. Your password and files are never uploaded to any server. They remain completely private on your device.
Will unlocking affect the PDF content?
No, unlocking only removes the password protection. The document content, formatting, images, and all other elements remain exactly the same.
What if I have a PDF with permissions restrictions only?
If your PDF can be opened without a password but has restrictions on printing/copying/editing, you'll need the owner password to remove these restrictions. Upload the file and enter the owner password when prompted.