Unlock PDF

Remove password protection from your PDF file to enable editing and printing. You must know the correct password to unlock the file.

How to Unlock PDF Files Online

Remove password protection from your documents in three easy steps.

1

Upload Your Locked PDF

Select the password-protected PDF you want to open, or simply drag and drop the file into the toolbox.

2

Authorize and Unlock

Confirm you have the right to the file. If required, provide the password, then click the "Unlock PDF" button.

3

Download Your File

Our tool will perform the pdf unlock. Download your new, restriction-free PDF document instantly.

Fast and Secure PDF Unlocking

Remove Restrictions in Seconds

Our PDF unlocker is designed for speed and simplicity. If you have a PDF that prevents printing, copying, or editing, our tool can remove these restrictions instantly, giving you full access to your content without unnecessary delays.

Your Privacy is Guaranteed

We provide a secure way to unlock your PDF document. We don't store your password, and all files are protected with SSL encryption before being permanently deleted from our servers one hour after the unlock process is complete.

Why Use Our PDF Unlocker?

The best tool to unlock PDF online—fast, secure, and completely free.

Unlock Most PDFs

Our tool can remove passwords and restrictions from most PDF files, giving you access to your documents.

Fast and Simple

The process to unlock a PDF takes only a few seconds and a couple of clicks. No complex steps.

Completely Free Service

Use our online PDF unlocker as much as you need, without any cost or limitations on use.

Guaranteed Security

We never store your passwords, and all files are permanently deleted from our servers after one hour.

Works On All Devices

Our online tool works on any operating system, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.

No Installation Required

The entire process happens in your browser. No need to download or install any software.

Regain Access & Freedom for Your Files

Unlock PDFs to regain control over your documents for editing, printing, and easy access.

Access Your Own Files

If you know the password to your own document but need a version without password protection for easier access, our tool can help you save a permanently unlocked copy.

Enable Editing & Copying

Some PDFs are locked to prevent changes. Unlocking them allows you to copy text or use other tools to edit, merge, or split the document as needed.

Remove Printing Restrictions

If you've received a file that is password-protected against printing, our tool can remove this restriction so you can easily create physical copies.

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Security First: Our Unlocking Process

Your privacy and security are paramount. Our tool is designed to unlock your files without ever compromising your data.

1. Secure Connection

Your PDF is uploaded to our servers over a secure SSL (HTTPS) connection, ensuring your data is encrypted in transit.

2. Password Authorization

We do not crack passwords. You must provide the correct, current password to prove you have the right to access the document. We never save or log your password.

3. Automatic File Deletion

Once your PDF is unlocked, both the original and the unlocked versions are permanently deleted from our servers after one hour. Your files are your own.

The Power of an Unrestricted Document

Unlocking a PDF is about more than just opening it. It's about regaining the freedom to use your document's content however you need to.

  • Freedom to Edit and Annotate: Once unlocked, you can easily use other tools to add comments, highlight text, or even convert the PDF to an editable format like Word.

  • Ability to Print and Copy: Remove restrictions that prevent you from printing a hard copy or copying important text for use in other applications.

  • Seamless Archiving: Store a password-free version of your important documents for easy long-term access without needing to remember old passwords.

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Solve Common PDF Restriction Problems

Our PDF unlocker is the one-click fix for these frustrating access issues.

The Problem: The "Print" Button is Greyed Out

You've received a report or an e-ticket, but the owner has set a permissions password that prevents you from printing it.

The Solution: Remove Printing Restrictions

Our tool removes the permissions password, instantly enabling the print function so you can get a hard copy.

The Problem: You Can't Copy Text from a PDF

You need to quote a sentence from a research paper or copy an address from a document, but the copy-paste function is disabled.

The Solution: Enable Content Copying

Unlocking the PDF removes content restrictions, allowing you to freely select and copy text and images for your work.

The Problem: You Forgot the Password to Your Own File

You protected an old archive or personal document with a password that you no longer remember, locking you out of your own file.

The Legal Solution: Use the Known Password

While we cannot break encryption, if you remember the password, you can use our tool to save a new, permanently unlocked version for future access.

The Problem: You Can't Combine a Locked PDF

You're trying to merge several PDFs into a single report, but one of the files is password-protected and cannot be edited or combined.

The Solution: Unlock Before You Edit

Unlock the restricted PDF first. Once the password is removed, you can easily use it with any other PDF tool, like our PDF Merger.