Unlock a PDF so you can print or copy it
Lift printing and copying restrictions, without uploading the file.
Some PDFs open fine but block printing or copying because of their permissions. If you have the password, you can save a copy with those restrictions removed. This runs in your browser, so the document is never uploaded to do it.
How to unlock a PDF for printing
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Add your PDF
Drop in the restricted file.
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Enter the password
Provide the password that controls the document’s permissions.
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Unlock and download
Save a copy you can print and copy from, produced locally.
Why lift restrictions locally
Removing permissions means processing the decrypted file. In the browser, that copy stays on your device rather than passing through a server.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the password?+
Yes. Lifting restrictions requires the password that set them; this is not a way to bypass protection on a file you do not own.
Is my file uploaded?+
No. The unlock happens in your browser and the file never leaves your device.
Will the pages change?+
No. Only the permissions are removed; the content stays the same.
Is it free?+
Yes, with no account.