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Unlock PDF

Enter the password of your PDF once and get a copy that opens without it, with printing, copying and editing restrictions removed.

  1. Select a protected PDF
  2. Enter its password
  3. Unlock and download
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Your files never leave your device

Why unlock a PDF?

Use it responsibly

Only unlock documents you own or have permission to use. The tool needs the correct password for files that ask for one and cannot recover forgotten passwords.

Private and secure

Decryption runs on your device with qpdf, a trusted open-source engine. Your file and password are never uploaded or stored.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need the password?

Yes, if the file asks for a password to open. Files that open normally but block printing or copying can be unlocked without one.

Can you crack a forgotten password?

No. This tool removes protection from files you are allowed to open; it does not guess or break passwords.

What is removed?

The open password and all permission restrictions, such as printing, copying text and editing.

Does the content change?

No. Text, images, links and quality stay exactly the same; only the encryption is removed.

Why does it say my file is not protected?

The PDF has no password and no restrictions, so there is nothing to remove.

Is my file uploaded?

No. Decryption happens in your browser and the file and password never leave your device.

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