Unlock PDF
Remove PDF passwords and restrictions
Enter a known open password, or leave it blank when the file opens but editing is restricted. Signed files only produce a new unsigned copy.
Supports AES-128, AES-256, and RC4 40/128-bit security. AES-128 loads a local compatibility engine only when needed.
How do I make a restricted PDF editable?
If the PDF opens normally but editing, copying, or printing is disabled, leave the password blank. If opening the file requires a password, enter the password you already have.
Which security methods are supported?
AES-128, AES-256, and RC4 40/128-bit encryption and permission restrictions are supported. The compatibility engine loads locally in your browser only when needed.
Unlocking is not text recognition
Scanned images, screenshots, and flattened text do not automatically become editable text. This tool does not run OCR or recreate the original document structure.
What happens to signed PDFs?
The original signed file is never changed. The downloaded result is a new copy with signature fields and certification references removed, so it no longer carries the signature's legal or verification effect.