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Unlock PDF

Remove the password and restrictions from a PDF.

One PDF, up to 100 MB

Drop another PDF anywhere on this page, or

Runs on your device. No upload wait.

What you get

  • With your password
  • Restrictions too

Questions

Can it open a PDF without the password?

No. When a PDF needs a password to open, its contents are encrypted with it, and this tool never guesses or cracks passwords. You need to know the password, and to have the right to remove it.

Why did it unlock without asking for a password?

Some PDFs open freely but carry restrictions on printing, copying or editing, set with a separate permissions password. The content isn’t hidden by that, so the restrictions can be removed without it. Only do this for documents you’re entitled to use that way.

Are my PDFs uploaded anywhere?

No. Your PDFs are opened and processed on your device, and the results are saved straight back to it. Nothing is uploaded. How to check.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

It is free to use and there is nothing to sign up for. There are no watermarks and no daily limits.

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