Unlock a PDF online, free: remove the password from a PDF you can open, or lift restrictions on printing and copying. It runs in your browser, so the file and the password are never uploaded.
Stop typing the password every time
Enter the password once and download a copy of the PDF that opens straight away — handy for statements and documents you open often.
Print and copy again
Some PDFs open freely but block printing or copying text. Those need no password at all: the restrictions are simply removed. This tool does not guess or crack passwords; it is for files you are allowed to open.
How to use Unlock PDF
- 1Choose the locked PDF.
- 2Type its password — or leave it empty if it only blocks printing or copying.
- 3Press Unlock — it happens in your browser.
- 4Download the unlocked PDF.
When to use Unlock PDF
- Bank and card statements that ask for a password every time.
- Printing a form or ticket that was locked against printing.
- Copying text out of a document you are allowed to use.
Tips
- Passwords are case-sensitive — check Caps Lock if it says the password is wrong.
Frequently asked questions
Can it open a PDF without the password?
Only if the file opens freely and merely restricts printing or copying. A PDF that asks for a password to open needs that password.
Is my PDF or password uploaded?
No. Unlocking runs entirely in your browser.
Will the content change?
No. The pages stay exactly the same; only the password and restrictions are removed.