▦ PDF TOOLS Updated July 25, 2026

Unlock PDF

Strip owner restrictions so you can print, copy and edit a PDF you already have access to.

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    How it works

    Load the PDF, and the tool rewrites it without the permissions dictionary that blocks printing, copying and annotation. This works on owner-locked files that already open normally. A PDF that demands a password before it will open is genuinely encrypted, and that password cannot be recovered here.

    Examples

    Split a report1-4, 5-9, 10-12 → three PDFs
    Burst a scanEvery page separately → page-by-page PDFs

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    ◗Compress PDF◒Crop PDF◩Extract PDF Pages

    Frequently asked questions

    Can it crack a password-protected PDF?

    No. If the file asks for a password to open, you must know it. This only clears owner restrictions on files that already open.

    Is this legal?

    Use it on documents you own or are authorised to modify. Removing restrictions from someone else's confidential file may not be lawful where you are.

    Does quality change?

    No. Pages are copied byte-for-byte into the unlocked copy.

    Comments

    Comments aren't enabled yet. When you're ready, this is where a service like Giscus, Disqus, or a custom form would go — the slot is already reserved on every tool page.