Unlock PDF
To unlock a PDF, add the file, enter its password if asked, and press Unlock. You get a copy without password or restrictions, created on your device.
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About Unlock PDF
Unlock a PDF to remove its password or its printing and copying restrictions, so you don't have to type the password every time and can print or copy text again. It is meant for files you have the right to open, such as your own bank statements, payslips or documents shared with you. You still need the password if the file asks for one when opening. Unlocking runs in your browser and the file is never uploaded.
How to use Unlock PDF
- Add the protected PDF.
- Enter the password if the file asks for one.
- Press Unlock and download the result.
When it helps
- Remove the password from your own bank statements so you can open them without typing it each time.
- Print a document that came with printing switched off when you are allowed to print it.
- Copy text from a restricted report you have the right to use.
- Remove the password from a payslip before archiving it with your other documents.
Tips
- Keep the unlocked copy somewhere safe, since anyone who gets it can open it.
- If the file only blocks printing or copying, you won't be asked for a password at all.
- Once it is unlocked, you can set a new password of your choice with Protect PDF.
Frequently asked questions
- Can you crack a password I don't know?
- No. You need the password to open the file. Files that only restrict copying or printing are unlocked without one.
- Is my file uploaded?
- No. Unlocking happens entirely in your browser.
- I forgot the password. What can I do?
- We can't recover it: opening a protected file always needs its password, and this tool never tries to guess or crack one. Ask whoever sent you the file or check your password manager. Files that only restrict copying or printing can be unlocked without a password.
- What is the difference between a password and restrictions?
- A password is needed to view the file at all. Restrictions only limit actions such as printing or copying, and this tool removes them without a password.
- Can I unlock a PDF on my phone?
- Yes. The tool runs in your phone's browser, and the unlocked copy is created on your device without any upload.