Unlock PDF
Remove a password from a PDF you own.
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About Unlock PDF
Unlock PDF removes owner-password restrictions from a PDF — the settings that block printing, copying or editing — and saves an unrestricted copy, right in your browser.
Everything runs on your own device and nothing is uploaded. It's free, with no sign-up. Only unlock PDFs you own or have permission to change.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Unlock PDF free?
- Yes — completely free with no sign-up, no watermark, and no limits.
- Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
- No. The PDF is opened and re-saved entirely in your browser, so your file never leaves your device.
- What exactly does it remove?
- It removes owner-password restrictions — the permissions that stop you printing, copying text, or editing — and gives you back an unrestricted copy.
- Can it remove a password needed just to open the PDF?
- No. If a PDF requires a password even to open it, that password is needed to decrypt the file and can't be removed here. Open it in a PDF viewer with the password, then use Print → Save as PDF to make an unrestricted copy.
- Is it legal to unlock a PDF?
- Only unlock PDFs you own or have permission to modify. Removing protection from documents you don't have the right to change may be against the law or the document's terms.
- Does it work on mobile?
- Yes — it works in any modern browser.