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PDF Unlock Features
Restore full access to your protected documents
Why Use Unlock PDF?
Full Access Restored
Once unlocked, your PDF has no restrictions whatsoever. Print unlimited copies, select and copy any text, fill forms, add comments, and edit content. The document becomes completely unrestricted.
Enable All Features
Restore all PDF capabilities that were blocked by protection. Printing, text copying, editing, form filling, and commenting become available again. Use the document however you need.
Instant Unlocking
Enter the password and get your unlocked PDF in seconds. No complex decryption wait times. Even large documents with strong encryption unlock quickly once you provide the correct password.
Secure Processing
Your password is never stored or logged. Files are processed securely and deleted automatically. All transfers use encrypted connections. Your sensitive documents stay private.
Why Unlock Your PDF
Common reasons to remove PDF protection
Enable Printing
Your PDF opens fine but won't print? Remove the owner password restriction to print as many copies as you need.
Copy Text for Research
Need to quote from a PDF for research or reports? Unlock to copy text directly instead of retyping everything.
Edit and Annotate
Add comments, fill forms, or make edits to a restricted PDF. Unlock for full editing access.
Archive Without Passwords
Remove passwords from documents going into long-term archives so future access doesn't require hunting for forgotten passwords.
How It Works
Upload Protected PDF
Drag and drop your password-protected PDF or click to browse. The locked icon confirms we've detected a protected document.
Enter the Password
Type the password that was used to protect the PDF. Use the eye icon to toggle password visibility and verify what you're typing.
Download Unlocked PDF
Click Unlock PDF and download your unrestricted file instantly. The unlocked PDF opens without passwords and has full permissions enabled.
Tips for PDF Unlocking
Check Both Passwords
PDFs can have separate user (open) and owner (permission) passwords. If one doesn't work, try the other. Some PDFs only have owner passwords.
Toggle Password Visibility
Click the eye icon to show the password as you type. This helps catch typos, especially with complex passwords containing special characters.
Passwords Are Case-Sensitive
PDF passwords distinguish between uppercase and lowercase letters. 'Password123' is different from 'password123'. Enter it exactly as it was set.
Keep Original Protected Copies
After unlocking, save both versions if you might need the protected copy later. You can always re-protect using our Protect PDF tool with the same or different password.