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Remove password restrictions from a PDF when you know the current password.

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This feature is under development and will be available soon. In the meantime, explore our other PDF tools that are ready to use right now.

How it works

Unlock a PDF in three simple steps

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Step 1

Upload your PDF

Drag and drop your PDF into the upload area, or select “Choose file” to find it on your device. You can upload files up to 100 MB.

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Step 2

Unlock the PDF

Enter the current password and remove the access restriction from the PDF.

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Step 3

Download the unlocked PDF

When the restriction has been removed, sign in to download your unlocked PDF.

Benefits

Why use PDFTool to unlock a PDF?

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    Open the new PDF without a password

    Remove the password from a protected PDF by entering its current password. Download a new copy that you and your recipients can open without entering that password again.
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    Easy to use

    Enter the current password once to remove the protection. Create a copy that you and the recipient can open without entering that password again.
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    Works in your browser

    Use PDFTool to unlock a PDF in your browser on desktop, tablet or mobile without installing additional software.
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    Fast, straightforward processing

    PDFTool processes your changes quickly, helping you unlock a PDF without a lengthy manual workflow.

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    Remove password restrictions from a PDF when you know the current password.

    Upload your PDF and use the on-screen controls for this task. Enter the current password and remove the access restriction from the PDF.

    Because the tool works in your browser, you can use it on desktop, tablet or mobile without installing another application. PDFTool provides fast online processing for files up to 100 MB.

    When processing is complete, sign in to download your unlocked PDF. It is ready to open, share or use straight away.