No password
The downloaded file opens without a password – on a computer, in a browser or on a phone.
Unlock PDF
Tired of entering the password every time you open a PDF? Open it, enter the password once and save an unlocked copy. Print and copy restrictions are removed too.
- End-to-end encrypted
only you can see what’s inside - Deleted after 1 hour
from your last edit - Free, no cookies
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How it works
- 1
Open your PDF
Drag the document into the window and enter the password you know.
- 2
Check it
The document opens. You can edit it, sign it or remove pages right away.
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Download without a password
Click “Unlock and download” to save a copy anyone can open without a password.
What it can do
No restrictions
Some PDFs block printing, copying text or editing – those limits are removed too.
Your password stays with you
The document is unlocked in your browser – we never send your password anywhere.
New password
If you like, save the document with a different password right away.
Frequently asked questions
Can I unlock a PDF without knowing the password?
No. You need to know the password to open the document – we can’t bypass it, and we don’t want to. You can only remove print and copy restrictions from documents that open without a password.
Is unlocking a PDF legal?
Only unlock documents you’re authorized to use – such as your own statements, contracts or documents someone sent you to work on.
Does the rest of the document stay the same?
The content, text and form fields stay. Digital signatures will no longer be valid, though, because the file is saved again.
Is the document uploaded to a server?
The document is unlocked in your browser. The copy you’re working on is only stored end-to-end encrypted and is deleted an hour after your last edit.
Who can see my document?
Only you and anyone you send the link to. The document is edited in your browser and only ever reaches our server encrypted. The copy deletes itself one hour after your last edit. Learn more in our privacy policy.