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How to unlock a PDF
- Choose your PDF. Select the protected PDF or drop it into the box.
- Type the password. Type the password you use to open it. If the PDF opens without a password but will not let you print or copy, leave the box empty.
- Download. The unlocked PDF opens without a password and can be printed, copied and edited.
Two kinds of PDF password
- Open password: the PDF asks for a password before it shows anything. Type it here once and get a copy without it. Without the right password the file cannot be unlocked; we do not guess or crack passwords.
- Restrictions (owner password): the PDF opens, but printing, copying text or editing is blocked. These restrictions are removed without a password.
Common uses
Bank and card statements, salary slips, e-tickets and utility bills often arrive with a password (such as your date of birth or the last digits of your account). Unlock your own copy once and it opens straight away next time, can be merged with other PDFs or uploaded to a form that does not accept protected files.
Use it on your own files
Only unlock PDFs you own or are allowed to change. The file is processed over HTTPS and deleted as soon as it is unlocked. To add a password back, use Protect PDF.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove a password from a PDF?
Select the PDF here, type the password you open it with and click Unlock PDF. The downloaded copy has no password.
Can you unlock a PDF without the password?
Only if it opens without one and is just restricted from printing, copying or editing; those restrictions are removed. If the PDF asks for a password to open, you need that password.
Is unlocking free?
Yes, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Is my password stored?
No. It is used once to open the file and is never saved or logged; the file is deleted right after.
Why does my bank statement have a password?
Banks protect statements so they are safe if an email goes to the wrong person. The password is usually explained in the email, often your date of birth or part of your account number.