How do I unlock a PDF file for free?

Upload your locked PDF on FreePDFConvert. If you know the password, enter it. We also try common passwords automatically. Download your unlocked PDF instantly.

Can I unlock a PDF without knowing the password?

Our tool automatically tries common passwords. However, PDFs with unique strong passwords cannot be unlocked without the correct password.

Is it legal to unlock a PDF?

It is legal to unlock PDF files that you own or have the right to access. Do not use this tool to bypass security on files you do not have permission to access.

What types of PDF restrictions can be removed?

Our tool removes open passwords and can also remove printing, copying and editing restrictions from PDF documents.

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How to Unlock a PDF — 3 Easy Steps

Step 1: Upload Locked PDF
Click "Select Locked PDF" or drag and drop your password-protected PDF into the upload area.
Step 2: Enter Password or Auto-Unlock
Enter the password if you know it — or leave blank and our tool will attempt to auto-unlock restrictions.
Step 3: Download Unlocked PDF
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Our tool can automatically remove owner-level restrictions (print, copy, edit locks) without needing any password at all.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I unlock a password-protected PDF for free?

Upload your locked PDF on FreePDFConvert.io, enter the password if you know it (or leave it blank for auto-unlock), click Unlock PDF Now, and download your unlocked PDF — completely free with no sign-up.

Can I remove a PDF password without knowing it?

Yes! FreePDFConvert can automatically remove owner-level restrictions (print, copy, edit locks) without a password. Simply upload the file and click Unlock. Note: user-password protected PDFs require the correct password.

What types of PDF protection can be removed?

FreePDFConvert can remove owner-level restrictions such as print, copy, and edit locks without a password. For user-password-protected PDFs (those that require a password to open), you will need to enter the correct password.

Is it safe to upload my PDF to remove the password?

Yes. All file transfers use HTTPS encryption. Your PDF is permanently deleted from our servers immediately after processing. We never store, read, or share your documents.

Will the unlocked PDF have a watermark?

No. FreePDFConvert generates completely clean unlocked PDF files with no watermarks, logos, or branding added anywhere in your document.

What devices work with the PDF unlocker?

Our PDF password remover works on all devices — Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, and Android — in any modern web browser. No app or software installation required.

FreePDFConvert is the easiest way to unlock PDF files online, completely free and without registration. Whether your PDF is locked with a user password or has owner restrictions preventing printing, copying, or editing, our PDF password remover handles it instantly in your browser.

Our free PDF unlocker supports auto-unlock for owner-restricted PDFs — no password needed. For user-password-protected files, simply enter the password and we'll remove it permanently. The output PDF is clean, fully unrestricted, and completely watermark-free.

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