How to Unlock a PDF — Remove Password Protection

When to Unlock PDFs

Forgot password — recover access to your own files

Received locked PDF — sender gave you the password separately

Edit restrictions — remove editing locks to make changes

Upload the protected PDF

Enter the password (if required)

Download the unlocked version

You must have the right to unlock the document

Owner-password-only PDFs can be unlocked directly

User-password PDFs require the correct password

Protect PDF — add password protection

Flatten PDF — lock form fields