Unlock PDF
Remove the restrictions that stop you printing, copying or editing a PDF. Upload your file and download an unlocked copy. No sign-up, no watermark, and your file is deleted automatically after one hour.
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Accepts .pdf · up to 20files · max 25 MB each · encrypted & deleted after 1 hour
How to unlock a PDF
- 1Upload your PDF
Drag your restricted PDF into the box above or click to browse.
- 2We unlock it
We remove the owner-password restrictions (print, copy and edit locks) from the PDF.
- 3Download the unlocked PDF
Download your unrestricted PDF. Both files are deleted automatically after one hour.
Unlock PDF free — remove restrictions online
Some PDFs are locked so you can't print, copy or edit them. This free unlock PDF tool removes those owner-password restrictions and gives you an unrestricted copy — a free 'unprotect pdf' alternative to iLovePDF and Smallpdf, with no sign-up or watermark. Note that PDFs which require a password just to open can't be unlocked without that password. Only unlock documents you're allowed to modify.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'unlock PDF' do?
It removes owner-password restrictions — the locks that prevent printing, copying text or editing — so you can use the PDF freely.
Does it remove a password needed to open the file?
No. If the PDF needs a password just to open it (a user password), we can't remove that without the password. This tool removes usage restrictions on PDFs that open normally.
Is it a free unprotect-PDF / iLovePDF alternative?
Yes. It unlocks PDFs like iLovePDF's 'unlock pdf' and Smallpdf, free and with no sign-up or watermark.
Is it legal to unlock a PDF?
Only unlock PDFs you own or have permission to modify. Please respect the rights of the document owner.
Are my files private?
Yes. Uploaded and unlocked files are permanently deleted one hour after processing.