Unlock PDF
Unlock PDF removes owner-password restrictions from a PDF so you can print, copy, or edit it again. Works on PDFs that open without a password but have restrictions set. For PDFs that require a password to open, you'll need to provide that password in the original viewer first — this tool can't decrypt user-password-protected files.
Drop a restricted PDF to unlock
Files are processed in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
How it works
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Upload the restricted PDF.
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Click Unlock PDF.
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Download the unlocked copy.
Frequently asked questions
Does this work on every locked PDF?
It works on PDFs with owner-password restrictions — the ones that open freely but block printing, editing, or copying. It does NOT work on PDFs that require a password just to open. Those need to be decrypted with the real password first.
Is this legal?
Removing restrictions from a document you own or have the right to modify is fine. Removing restrictions from someone else's copyrighted material may violate the law or the document's license — check before using.
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
No. Unlocking runs entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Your PDF never leaves your device.