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Unlock PDF

Tired of typing the password every time? Enter it once and save a copy without it. PDFs with print, copy or edit restrictions are unlocked without a password.

What you get

  • Removes the open password (you need to know it)
  • Removes printing, copying and editing restrictions
  • Supports AES-256, AES-128 and older RC4 encryption
  • Your original file is not changed
  • Nothing is uploaded

Tips

Bank and tax statements

Unlock statements once so you can merge, print or archive them without typing the password again.

Then edit

After unlocking you can merge, split, sign or compress the PDF with our other tools.

How to print

  1. Set your options above. The preview updates as you go.
  2. Click Download free PDF. The file is made on your device.
  3. Print at 100% / Actual size on the paper size you picked.

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Your files are opened and processed entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded, so it is safe for private documents and works even on slow connections.

Is it free? Are there limits?

Yes, it is free with no sign-up and no watermark. The only limit is your device memory, so very large files (hundreds of MB) may be slow.

Can it crack a forgotten password?

No. You need to know the password to open the PDF. Only restrictions on PDFs that already open without a password are removed automatically.

Is it legal?

Removing a password from your own documents, or ones you are allowed to open, is fine. Do not use it to get around protection on documents you are not authorized to use.

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Digital planners

Planners

Budget & money

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Certificates

Business

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