How to unlock a PDF
Tired of typing the password every time? Save an unlocked copy of a PDF you're allowed to open.
- About 1 minute
- Free, nothing uploaded
- 4 steps
Steps
Add your PDF
Drag your PDF onto the box, or click Choose a file. It opens right in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Type the PDF's password
Enter the password you use to open it. If it opens without one and only blocks printing or copying, leave the box empty.
Click Unlock PDF
A copy without the password is made on your device.
Download the result
Click Download to save the unlocked PDF. The original file is left exactly as it was.
Tips
- Only unlock files you own or have permission to change.
- Bank and tax statements often use your account details or date of birth as the password.
Questions
- Can Okaysize unlock a PDF if I forgot the password?
- No. You need the password to open the file. Okaysize removes it, it doesn't guess it.
- Is the password sent anywhere?
- No. It's used on your device and never saved or uploaded.
Ready? Unlock PDF is free.
Remove a known password. Works in your browser, no sign up.