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Remove print, copy, and edit restrictions from PDF files in your browser.

Works on PDFs with permission restrictions — files that open freely but block printing, copying, or editing. PDFs requiring a password to open cannot be unlocked here.

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PDF files only

Upload a restricted PDF to remove permission locks.

Removes owner restrictions (print/copy/edit locks). PDFs requiring a password to open cannot be unlocked here.

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of PDFs can be unlocked?

This tool removes owner/permissions restrictions from PDFs that do not require a password to open. Password-protected PDFs where a password is needed to view the file cannot be unlocked without the password.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. Unlocking runs securely in your browser without uploading.

Is this legal?

Removing restrictions from a PDF you own or have permission to edit is generally legal. Always comply with applicable laws and the terms of the content owner.

How to unlock a PDF online for free

Remove permission restrictions from a PDF file securely in your browser without uploading.

Upload your PDF — Click or drag and drop the restricted PDF.

Unlock — Click Unlock PDF. The tool strips permission restrictions securely in your browser without uploading.

Download — Download the unlocked PDF.