Unlock PDF
Remove the password and print/copy restrictions from a PDF you own, so it opens without asking every time.
Your PDF and password stay in your browser — nothing is uploaded. The first run downloads the PDF engine (about 1.3 MB). Only unlock files you own or have permission to change.
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How to use this tool
- 1Choose the protected PDF.
- 2Enter its password. If it opens without one but blocks printing or copying, leave the box empty.
- 3Click Unlock PDF and download the unlocked copy.
Features
- Removes the open password, so the PDF no longer asks for it.
- Removes print, copy and edit restrictions.
- Supports AES and RC4 encrypted PDFs.
- Keeps the content, layout and quality unchanged.
- Your file and password never leave your browser.
Privacy
Your PDF and password stay in your browser — decryption runs locally with qpdf compiled to WebAssembly. The first run downloads the PDF engine (about 1.3 MB).
Frequently asked questions
Can this unlock a PDF if I don’t know the password?
No. If a PDF needs a password to open, you must enter it — this tool removes protection you already have access to, it doesn’t crack passwords.
My PDF opens fine but won’t let me print or copy. Can I fix that?
Yes. Leave the password box empty and click Unlock PDF — the restrictions are removed and you get an unrestricted copy.
Is it legal to unlock a PDF?
Unlocking files you own or have permission to change, like your own bank statements, is fine. Don’t use it to bypass protection on documents you aren’t authorised to modify.
Guides
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