Unlock PDF

Remove password protection when you know the password.

A password on a PDF is helpful until it becomes a hassle to open the file every time. If you know the password, unlocking removes that protection and any printing or copying restrictions.

This tool is for files you have the right to access — it does not crack or bypass unknown passwords.

How to unlock a PDF

1. Choose the protected PDF.
2. Enter the password if the file requires one to open.
3. Run the tool.
4. Download the unlocked PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Can this recover a forgotten password?

No. You need the correct password; unlocking is not password recovery.

Does it remove printing restrictions too?

Yes, where those restrictions are present the unlocked file becomes unrestricted.

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