Unlock PDF
Remove passwords and security restrictions from PDF documents directly in your browser.
About Unlock PDF
Remove passwords and security restrictions from PDF documents directly in your browser. Decrypt protected files with no server uploads.
How to use Unlock PDF
Add your file
Choose a file or drag it onto the upload box. We check that the file type and size are supported.
Pick your options
Change the settings shown next to the file if you need to. The defaults work for most files.
Download the result
Click the main button, then download your new file. Check it before you share or submit it.
What it does
- ✓Removes user open passwords and administrative editing restrictions
- ✓Preserves original typography, hyperlinks, annotations, and vector graphics
- ✓Executes in local browser memory with privacy
- ✓Generates instant downloadable unencrypted PDF documents
When to use it
Remove remembered passwords from bank statements and tax records for easier archiving.
Unlock approved contract PDFs to enable downstream merging, splitting, or annotations.
Eliminate printing restrictions from protected vendor manuals and client guides.
Tips
- •Enter the exact known password used to encrypt the document.
- •Always maintain an encrypted backup if the document contains sensitive financial credentials.
- •Check the unlocked document in your PDF reader to confirm all pages display normally.