Unlock PDF
Remove editing, printing, and copying restrictions from permission-locked PDFs. For user-password protected files, the password is required.
Drop files here, browse
Drop a locked PDF
Max file size: 100 MB
This tool can remove some owner restrictions from PDFs, but it cannot unlock files without the correct user password.
Remove Restrictions
Removes owner-password restrictions that block editing, printing, or copying text.
Private
Everything runs in your browser. Your PDF and password never leave your device.
Limitation
User-password encryption (requiring a password to open) cannot be removed without the correct password.
How to unlock a PDF
- Drop your locked PDF onto the upload area above.
- If the PDF is user-password encrypted, enter the password in the field provided.
- Click Remove Restrictions and download the unlocked PDF.
Privacy — your files stay on your device
ConvertForge processes files directly in your browser using pdf-lib so your files stay on your device. PDF unlocking and restriction removal happen entirely client-side. Your files are never sent to any server.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free. No account, no signup, no limits.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No — processing runs in your browser. Your files never leave your device.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes — any modern browser on iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, or Linux works.