Remove PDF Restrictions
Remove editing, printing, and copying restrictions from PDF files. This tool strips owner-level permissions and does not decrypt password-locked PDFs.
Upload a PDF with editing or printing restrictions and download a copy with those restrictions removed. This works for owner-level permissions only, not for PDFs that require a password to open.
What this tool does
Removes editing, printing, and copying restrictions (owner permissions) from PDFs. It cannot decrypt PDFs that require a password to open. If you need to unlock a password-protected file, use a desktop tool like Adobe Acrobat or QPDF.
Drop a restricted PDF or click to upload
Your file stays in your browser and is never uploaded
How to use this tool
Upload a PDF with editing or printing restrictions
Click 'Remove Restrictions & Download'
The unlocked PDF will download without restrictions
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