Unlock PDF
Remove the password and restrictions from a PDF you have the right to open.
or drop a PDF anywhere on this page · up to 20 MB
Encrypted on our server, deleted right after you download it.
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Unlock PDF removes protection from a PDF. Restrictions on printing, copying and editing are removed without any password. If the PDF asks for a password to open, type it once and you get a copy that opens without it.
Only unlock files you have the right to. Your password is used for this one job, never stored or logged.
Why use hellpdf
- Removes print, copy and edit limits
- Removes the open password (if you know it)
- Password never stored
- Encrypted handling, deleted after download
How to unlock PDF
- Add your file. Pick it or drop it on the page. It's sent over HTTPS and stored encrypted with a key only your browser holds.
- Choose your settings. Then press the button; you’ll see progress as it uploads and works.
- Download. We delete our encrypted copy as soon as your browser has it, and anything left over after an hour.
Unlock PDF: frequently asked questions
Can you unlock a PDF if I forgot the password?
No. If a PDF needs a password to open, you must know it; we don’t crack passwords.
Is it legal to unlock a PDF?
It is for files you own or have permission to use. Don’t use it to bypass someone else’s protection.
Is it safe for confidential files?
Your file is sent over HTTPS, encrypted on arrival with a key only your browser keeps, processed in an isolated sandbox, and deleted as soon as you download the result (at most one hour later). Files can be up to 20 MB.
Is it really free?
Yes. It’s free with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit on the tools that run in your browser.