Unlock PDF
Unlock one PDF or multiple PDFs at once. Remove a password you know, or remove printing and copying restrictions from PDFs that already open.
- Known-password removal When you already know the password
- Restriction removal Printing & copying limits
- Multiple PDFs supported Unlock a batch in one pass
Upload PDF
or drop them here
Multiple files supported · PDF only · up to ~200 MB each
Digital signatures detected
Rewriting encryption can invalidate existing digital signatures or certification. Your original file is preserved. The output should not be treated as still signed.
Result
Your unlocked PDFs will appear here.
How it works
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Choose PDFs
We check whether each file needs a password.
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Unlock
Enter the existing password when required.
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Download
Save unlocked copies individually or together as a ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, if the PDF requires a password to open. If it opens without a password but still has printing or copying restrictions, you can remove those without entering a password.
Yes, when the file opens without an opening password but still has those restrictions. Certificate-encrypted PDFs are not supported.
No. Files and passwords are processed in your browser and are not uploaded.
Yes. Use one shared password for files that need it, or enter a password per file. Download each unlocked PDF or all of them as a ZIP.
Unlocking changes encryption bytes. Page content, forms, annotations, and metadata are preserved when the engine supports them. Files are not byte-identical after unlocking.
If digital signatures are detected, you will see a warning. Continuing can invalidate signature validity. The original file is preserved on your device.