Typing a password every time you open your own PDF gets old quickly. Enter the password once and save an unlocked copy that opens freely. This tool is for documents you are authorised to open, so you need to know the password.
How to use Unlock PDF
- Select the protected PDF.
- Enter its current password. Leave it empty if the PDF opens without one.
- Click Unlock PDF and download the unlocked copy.
Frequently asked questions
Can this crack a PDF password I don’t know?
No. You need the correct password. If the PDF opens without one, leave the box empty.
Does unlocking remove printing restrictions?
Yes. The pages are copied into a new PDF with no encryption settings carried over.
Is my password safe?
Yes. The file is unlocked in your browser, and neither the file nor the password is uploaded.
Is it legal to unlock a PDF?
Only unlock documents you have the right to open, as set out in our Terms of Use.