I forgot the password. Can you open it?

No. This tool only removes a password you know. It doesn't guess, recover or break passwords.

Can it remove printing and copying limits?

Yes. If the PDF opens without a password but won't let you print, copy or edit, leave the password empty and those limits are removed. Only do this for PDFs you own or have permission to change.

Do you keep my password?

No. It's used to open your PDF and then forgotten. It isn't saved with your files or shown anywhere afterwards.

Is anything else changed?

No. The pages, text, pictures, links and bookmarks stay exactly as they were. Only the password and limits are removed.

What if my PDF has no password?

We'll tell you there was nothing to remove, and it won't count toward your monthly allowance.

What happens to my files?

Your PDF is deleted as soon as it's unlocked. Your unlocked PDF is available to download for 1 hour, then it's deleted too. On a paid plan, your files and results are kept in My files until you delete them.

You can try it free with a free account. To keep using it, add it to a paid plan, from $9 a month.

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Unlock PDF: Remove a Password You Know

Free to try with a free account. Remove the password from a PDF you can already open, so you don't have to type it every time. Also lifts printing, copying and editing limits. It doesn't guess or break passwords. Your PDF is deleted as soon as it's unlocked.

Change your apps anytime until you use them. Apps you've used can be swapped next month.

The PDF's passwordLeave empty if the PDF opens without a password and you only want to remove its printing, copying or editing limits.Choose a file

Up to 100 MB. Your file is deleted once it's processed, and your result is available for 1 hour.

Why use Unlock PDF

Try it free: PDFs up to 2 MB are free. Sign in with a free account for up to 5 free tries a day.
Files deleted for you: Your file is deleted as soon as it's processed, and your result is kept for 1 hour before it's deleted too.
Works on any device: Runs in your browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone. No app needed.
Big files welcome: Files up to 100 MB.

How to use Unlock PDF

Choose a PDF (up to 100 MB).
Type its password, or leave it empty if the PDF opens without one and you only want to remove its limits.
Download your unlocked PDF.

Frequently asked questions

I forgot the password. Can you open it?: No. This tool only removes a password you know. It doesn't guess, recover or break passwords.
Can it remove printing and copying limits?: Yes. If the PDF opens without a password but won't let you print, copy or edit, leave the password empty and those limits are removed. Only do this for PDFs you own or have permission to change.
Do you keep my password?: No. It's used to open your PDF and then forgotten. It isn't saved with your files or shown anywhere afterwards.
Is anything else changed?: No. The pages, text, pictures, links and bookmarks stay exactly as they were. Only the password and limits are removed.
What if my PDF has no password?: We'll tell you there was nothing to remove, and it won't count toward your monthly allowance.
What happens to my files?: Your PDF is deleted as soon as it's unlocked. Your unlocked PDF is available to download for 1 hour, then it's deleted too. On a paid plan, your files and results are kept in My files until you delete them.
Is Unlock PDF free?: You can try it free with a free account. To keep using it, add it to a paid plan, from $9 a month.

Unlock PDF: Remove a Password You Know

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