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What Can You Do After Unlocking?
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Remove owner restrictions without uploading files. Everything runs locally in your browser.
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PDF Password Types Explained
User Password (Open Password)
Required to open and view the PDF. Without it, you can't see the content. You need this password to unlock - we cannot bypass it.
Owner Password (Permissions)
Restricts actions like copy, print, edit. You can view the PDF but can't copy text. Our tool removes these without the password!
What Restrictions Can Be Removed (Owner Password)
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Your Files Stay on Your Device
Unlike most PDF unlockers that require uploading to remote servers, our tool runs entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your documents are processed locally and never transmitted anywhere. Ideal for confidential contracts, financial statements, and personal records.
Free vs Paid PDF Unlockers
Most PDF unlockers either charge subscription fees or add watermarks to your documents. Paid tools like Adobe Acrobat cost $239/year. Our tool is completely free, with no limits – no watermarks, no signup, and everything processed locally for complete privacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I unlock a PDF for free?▼
Upload your locked PDF to our free tool. If it's password-protected, enter the password. Click Unlock PDF and download the unrestricted version. For PDFs with just print/copy restrictions (no open password), the tool removes them automatically.
Can I unlock a PDF without knowing the password?▼
For PDFs with permission restrictions (can't copy, print, or edit), you don't need the password - our tool removes these restrictions directly. However, if the PDF requires a password to open (view), you'll need that password. We cannot bypass open passwords.
What restrictions can be removed?▼
Our tool removes: copy text restrictions, print restrictions, editing restrictions, form filling restrictions, and annotation restrictions. After unlocking, you have full access to copy, print, edit, and work with the PDF freely.
Is unlocking a PDF legal?▼
Unlocking PDFs you own or have permission to modify is completely legal. This tool is intended for legitimate uses like unlocking your own documents or PDFs where you have authorization. Do not use it on copyrighted content without permission.
Is this PDF unlocker really free?▼
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Can I unlock a PDF on my phone?▼
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Why can't I copy text from my PDF?▼
The PDF owner has applied copy protection. This is common in academic papers, ebooks, and business documents. Our tool removes this restriction so you can copy text normally. Note: scanned PDFs show images of text, not real text - you'd need OCR for those.
What's the difference between owner password and user password?▼
User password (open password) is required to view the PDF - you need this to open it. Owner password sets restrictions (no copy, no print) but lets you view - our tool removes these without needing the owner password. We can only help if you can already open/view the PDF.
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