Unlock PDF
Remove a password or owner restrictions from a PDF — real, lossless decryption that keeps your document intact, all in your browser.
Upload a PDF to unlock
Remove a password or owner restrictions — decrypted privately in your browser.
Processed in your browser — your file never leaves your device.
How to unlock a PDF
Upload your PDF
Drop in a locked or restricted PDF — it's processed locally, never uploaded.
Enter the password
Add the open password if needed, or leave it blank for restriction-only locks.
Download
Get a clean, unlocked copy you can edit, copy, and print.
Genuine decryption
Powered by qpdf (WebAssembly) — the PDF is truly decrypted, not just visually unlocked.
Lossless quality
Text, images, fonts, and layout are preserved exactly — nothing is rasterised.
Removes restrictions
Clears owner-password limits on editing, printing, and copying.
100% private
Runs in your browser — file and password never leave your device, works offline.
Frequently asked questions
How do I unlock a PDF?+
Upload your PDF. If it needs a password to open, enter it; if it only blocks editing, printing, or copying, leave the password blank. Click Unlock and download a copy with the protection removed.
Does it really decrypt the PDF or just hide the prompt?+
It performs genuine, lossless decryption using qpdf compiled to WebAssembly — the encrypted content is actually decrypted and re-saved without a password, while keeping your text, images, and layout exactly as they were.
Do I need the password?+
For PDFs that require a password just to open (user password), yes — you must enter the correct password. For PDFs that open fine but restrict editing/printing/copying (owner password), no password is needed.
Is it safe and private?+
Yes. Everything runs in your browser using WebAssembly — your PDF and password are never uploaded to a server or stored anywhere, and it works offline once the page has loaded.
Should I only unlock my own PDFs?+
Yes. Only remove protection from PDFs you own or are authorised to modify. This tool is for regaining access to your own documents, not for bypassing protection on files you don't have the rights to.
Is there a watermark or limit?+
No watermark, no sign-up, and no limits — it's completely free.