Unlock a PDF

Remove the password from a PDF you're allowed to open, so it opens without asking next time.

Files stay on your device

How it works

  1. 1Add your PDFDrop the protected PDF.
  2. 2Enter its passwordType the password you use to open it.
  3. 3DownloadThe unlocked PDF opens without a password.

Questions

Are my PDFs uploaded?

No. The tool runs inside your browser, so your PDFs never leave your device and nobody else can see them.

Can it unlock a PDF without the password?

No. You need the password. The tool doesn't guess or crack passwords; it only removes protection from files you're already allowed to open.

My PDF opens fine but won't print or copy. Can I fix that?

Yes, if you have its permissions (owner) password. Enter that password and the printing, copying and editing limits are removed. The open password alone can't lift them.

Is there a size limit?

Up to 50 PDFs at once and 50 MB per file. Very long documents work too; the page count only depends on your device's memory.

Your images are processed on your device and never uploaded.

Open-source licenses