Unlock PDF
Remove password protection from a PDF you own. Processed entirely in your browser — your file never leaves your device.
About this tool
Unlock a Password-Protected PDF — Free & Private
Have a PDF you own but can't print, copy, or edit because it's password-protected? Enter the password here and download an unrestricted copy. No software to install, no uploading to anyone's server.
Remove All Restrictions
Printing blocked? Copying disabled? Editing locked? After unlocking, the new PDF has zero restrictions — use it however you need.
Instant Results
Enter your password, click unlock, and the unrestricted PDF downloads immediately. No waiting, no processing queue.
Completely Private
Your document and password stay on your computer. No uploads, no cloud — the unlocking happens right in your browser.
How to unlock a PDF
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Open your protected PDF
Click "Select PDF File" or drag your locked document onto the page.
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Enter the password
Type the password that was used to protect the document. You need to know it — this tool doesn't crack passwords.
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Download the unlocked copy
Click unlock and a new, unrestricted PDF downloads to your device. Print it, copy from it, edit it — no more restrictions.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know the password?
Yes. This tool removes protection after you enter the correct password. It does not crack, guess, or bypass unknown passwords. It's designed for documents you own but have restrictions on.
What restrictions does it remove?
All of them — print restrictions, copy restrictions, editing restrictions, and the open password itself. The resulting PDF is completely unrestricted.
Is my password stored anywhere?
No. Your password is used once in your browser to decrypt the file, then it's gone. Nothing is logged, stored, or sent to any server.
Is it free?
Completely free — no account, no watermarks, no limits.