PDFMaxUnlock PDF - Remove Password & Restrictions Online
Need to open or edit a locked PDF? PDFMax lets you unlock a PDF in your browser - free, with no signup and nothing to install. Just upload the file, type in the password you already know, and download a copy with the password and restrictions removed. From then on the document opens instantly, and you can print, copy text, or edit it without limits. It works the same on phones, tablets and computers. Note: this is not a password cracker - you need the current password. Only unlock files you own or have permission to change.
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Why PDFMax
- 100% free with no account, no email and nothing to install
- Removes both the open password and printing/copying restrictions
- Works in any browser on mobile and desktop - same result everywhere
- No watermark added to your unlocked PDF
How to unlock pdf
- Upload your PDFOpen the Unlock PDF tool and drag in your file or tap to select it from your device or cloud storage.
- Enter the passwordType the current password for the PDF. You must know it - the tool removes the lock, it does not crack unknown passwords.
- Unlock the fileClick Unlock. PDFMax decrypts the document and strips the password and any printing or copying restrictions in seconds.
- Download the resultSave the unlocked PDF. It now opens with no password and can be printed, copied and edited freely.
Frequently asked questions
Is unlocking PDFs really free?
Yes. You can unlock PDF files for free with no account, no email and no software to install. There is no watermark and no daily file limit to worry about for normal use.
Do I need to know the password?
Yes. This tool removes a password you already have - it is not a cracker and cannot open a PDF if you do not know the password. If you have lost the password, the file cannot be unlocked here.
Is it safe and private?
Your file is only used to perform the unlock and is not kept or shared. Use the tool only on PDFs you own or are allowed to modify - removing protection from someone else's file without permission may be against the rules or the law.
Will it remove printing and copying restrictions too?
Yes. Besides the open password, it also clears permission restrictions, so you can print, select text and copy from the PDF again after unlocking.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Unlock PDF runs in your mobile browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on Windows, Mac and Linux - no app needed, and the result is the same.
Does unlocking reduce the quality of the PDF?
No. Unlocking only removes the encryption layer. The text, images and layout of your PDF stay exactly as they were.