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Enter the password that was used to protect this PDF
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Important:
  • Only unlock PDFs that you own or have permission to access
  • We cannot recover forgotten passwords
  • Your password is never stored - it's only used for processing
  • Contact the document owner if you don't know the password
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Remove password protection from PDFs.

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PDF Unlock Features

Remove password protection quickly and securely.

Instant Unlock

Remove password protection in seconds with our fast processing.

Quality Preserved

Original quality and formatting maintained after unlocking.

Secure Process

Your password is never stored. Files are deleted after processing.

All Restrictions

Remove printing, copying, and editing restrictions from PDFs.

How to Unlock PDF in 4 Steps

Remove password protection from PDF documents.

1

Upload PDF

Select locked PDF file.

2

Enter Password

Provide the password.

3

Process

Unlock instantly.

4

Download

Save unlocked PDF.

About Unlocking PDF Files

What is PDF Unlocking?

PDF unlocking removes password protection from documents, allowing you to view, edit, print, and copy content. This is useful when you have forgotten passwords or need to work with legitimately acquired protected documents.

Why Unlock PDFs?

  • Forgotten Passwords: Regain access to your own files
  • Edit Content: Modify protected documents you own
  • Print Files: Enable printing of restricted documents
  • Merge Documents: Combine protected PDFs with others

Security Types

PDFs can have different protections:

  • User Password: Required to open the document
  • Owner Password: Restricts editing and printing
  • Permissions: Controls specific actions
  • Encryption: Different security levels (40-bit to 256-bit)

Important Notes

Only unlock PDFs you own or have permission to access. Unlocking copyrighted or unauthorized documents may violate laws. Always respect intellectual property rights.

'A user password is required to open the PDF. An owner password controls permissions like printing, copying, or editing.' ], [ 'q' => 'Can I remove restrictions without a password?', 'a' => 'Sometimes. If the PDF has permission restrictions but no user password, the tool may be able to remove restrictions without you entering a password.' ], [ 'q' => 'Is it legal to unlock PDFs?', 'a' => 'Only unlock PDFs that you own or have permission to access. Do not use this tool to bypass access controls on content you are not authorized to use.' ], [ 'q' => 'Is my password secure?', 'a' => 'Your password is used only for processing and is not stored.' ], [ 'q' => "What's the maximum file size?", 'a' => 'Free users can unlock PDFs up to 50MB. Premium limits may be higher depending on your plan.' ], ]" />