Unlock PDF (Remove Restrictions / Decrypt)

Remove editing/printing restrictions from PDFs you own or have rights to modify. If a file is encrypted and asks for a password to open, you’ll need to enter your password (open or owner) to decrypt it. Upload one file to get an unlocked PDF, or multiple files to get a ZIP.

Drag & drop PDF(s), or click to choose

One file → unlocked PDF. Multiple files → ZIP with unlocked PDFs and a manifest.

Open (user) password = the password you type to view a PDF. Owner password = the password that controls permissions. To decrypt an encrypted file, enter either your open or owner password when prompted below.

Bulk downloads include a manifest.json listing which files were unlocked. If a file is encrypted, use Retry with password (open or owner). One password is applied to all files in the bulk run.