Unlock a PDF
Remove a PDF password when you know it, or lift restrictions that stop you printing, copying or editing. It runs on your device, so your file and password stay private. It can’t recover a forgotten password.
How to use Unlock PDF
- 1Upload your protected PDF.
- 2If a password is needed, type it in. Restrictions-only PDFs unlock automatically.
- 3Download your unlocked PDF.
Why use FileDagadu
- Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded to a server
- No account, signup, or watermark required
- Works on desktop, tablet and mobile
- Free with no daily usage limit
Frequently asked questions
Can you unlock a PDF if I forgot the password?
No. This tool removes protection when you know the password, or when the PDF only restricts printing, copying or editing and opens without a password. It does not guess or crack passwords.
What is the difference between a password and restrictions?
An open password is needed to view the PDF at all. Restrictions (set by an owner password) let anyone view it but block actions like printing, copying text or editing. Both can be removed here — the first only with the password.
Is my PDF or password uploaded?
No. The PDF is unlocked entirely in your browser, so neither the file nor the password ever leaves your device.
Is it legal to unlock a PDF?
Only unlock files that belong to you or that you have permission to change.
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