Unlock a PDF
Remove the restrictions that stop you editing, filling or printing a PDF, or remove the open password from a file you have the password for.
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- ✓ Free download, no account
- ✓ No card, no trial
- ✓ No watermark
- ✓ Never uploaded
- ✓ Works on phone and computer
How to unlock a PDF
- Choose the locked PDF.
- If it needs a password to open, type it when asked.
- The editor unlocks it. Edit if you like.
- Download it. The new file has no password or restrictions.
Good to know
Only for files you are allowed to openThe editor does not guess or crack passwords. If you do not know the open password, the file stays locked.
Restrictions removed automaticallyPDFs that open freely but block editing or printing are unlocked as soon as you open them.
Keep a protected copy if neededYou can lock the file again with your own password using Protect.
Questions people ask
Can I remove a password I do not know?
No. You need the password to open the file. This protects people's documents.
Why can I not edit a PDF that opens without a password?
It probably has owner restrictions. Opening it here removes them so you can edit and save.
Is unlocking legal?
Unlocking your own files, or files you are allowed to edit, is fine. Do not remove protection from documents you have no right to change.
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