Unlock PDF
Remove printing, copying and editing restrictions from PDFs you can open — privately in your browser.
Drop a PDF to unlock
or click to browse — remove printing/copying restrictions
A restricted PDF you can open.
Restrictions are cleared on your device.
Save the unlocked PDF.
This tool removes restrictions (like no-printing or no-copying) from PDFs you can already open. It does not crack open-password protected files — you should only unlock PDFs you own or have the right to use.
How to unlock a PDF
- Add your PDF. A restricted file you can already open.
- Unlock. Restrictions are cleared on your device.
- Download. Save the unlocked PDF.
What this tool does — and doesn't
This tool removes usage restrictions (no-printing, no-copying, no-editing) from PDFs that open without a password. It does not crack an open-password you don't know. Please only unlock documents you own or are allowed to modify.
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. Unlocking happens inside your browser — your file never leaves your device.
Does this crack password-protected PDFs?
No. It removes usage restrictions (like no-printing or no-copying) from PDFs you can already open. It does not bypass an open-password you don't know.
Is this legal?
You should only unlock PDFs you own or have permission to use. Removing restrictions from someone else's protected document may not be allowed.
What restrictions can it remove?
Typical ones like printing, copying text and editing restrictions on PDFs that open without a password.