Unlock PDF
Remove owner password / print / copy restrictions from PDFs.
Drop a locked PDF here
or click to select · up to 100 MB
Note: This tool decrypts the PDF in your browser, then rebuilds it as a new PDF with all encryption removed. Text in the output becomes a flat image (no longer selectable) — that's the tradeoff for guaranteed unlocking. For text-searchable unlocking, use a desktop tool like qpdf.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a PDF password cracker?
No. We only remove owner-level restrictions (print / copy / edit). If a PDF asks for a password to open, you must know it.
Is this legal?
Removing restrictions on a document you legitimately own is generally fine for personal use. Don't do it for documents you don't have rights to.
Why does the file get bigger sometimes?
When we rebuild the PDF without encryption, we may lose the original's compact object streams. You can re-run the Compressor on the output if size matters.