Security & privacy
Unlock PDF
Remove the password from a PDF you know the password of, or lift its printing, copying and editing restrictions.
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How to use this tool
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Drop your protected PDF.
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Type the password if the tool asks for it.
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Download the unlocked PDF.
Help
- If the PDF asks for a password to open, type it: you get a copy that opens without asking for anything.
- If the PDF opens freely but forbids printing, copying or editing, the tool removes those restrictions without a password.
- The page content is untouched: the file is simply rewritten without encryption.
- The tool neither guesses nor cracks any password: you must know it. Only use it on documents whose protection you are entitled to remove.
Related guide : Protect a PDF with a password, or unlock it
Frequently asked questions
What if I forgot the password?
MaxyTools cannot recover it: modern AES encryption cannot be bypassed. Ask the document's author or check your password manager.
Do quality or layout change?
No. Pages, text and images are kept as they are; only the encryption and restrictions are removed.
Are my PDF and password uploaded?
No. Decryption runs in your browser; nothing leaves your device.
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