Unlock PDF Tool
King Docs removes password protection and restrictions from PDFs you own or have permission to use, so you can open, print, copy or edit them without the extra steps. It works in your browser with no software to install. It's free to start, with paid plans for more.
- Free to start
- No software to install
- Works in your browser
Online tool coming soon
This tool isn't available on the site yet.
Why unlock a PDF?
Restrictions that made sense once can get in the way later. Here's what changes when you remove them from your own files.
Your files, without the hurdles
Unlocking removes the limits on a PDF, so you can work with it normally.
- Print. Print documents that were set to block printing.
- Copy. Select and copy text you need to reuse.
- Edit. Make changes, add pages or combine it with other files.
What does unlocking a PDF do?
PDFs can carry a password to open them, or permissions that block printing, copying or editing. Unlocking removes that protection so the file works like any other PDF. Only unlock files you own or have permission to change.
What you can do with Unlock PDF
Practical ways to use Unlock PDF on your own files.
1. Stop typing the same password
Remove the password from your own files that you open often.
- Your own bank and utility statements
- Payslips and tax documents sent to you
- Archived files that no longer need a password
2. Edit and update old documents
Make changes to restricted PDFs your team created.
- Update company forms and handbooks
- Fix details in your own reports
- Move the content into Word for bigger edits
3. Print and copy what you need
Get the content out of restricted files you are allowed to use.
- Print handouts you have permission to use
- Copy text into notes or emails
- Pull out just the pages you need
4. Combine and finish afterwards
Unlocked PDFs work with the rest of your PDF tools.
- Merge several PDFs into one
- Make files smaller for email
- Sign or fill in the final version
Why King Docs
One place for every document.
Works in your browser
Use King Docs from any device with a web browser. There's nothing to download or install.
Every document tool in one place
Convert, compress, merge, split, sign and transcribe PDFs, images, audio and video without switching sites.
Free to start, with paid plans
Try the tools for free, then choose a paid plan when you need more.
Unlock PDF FAQs
How do I unlock a PDF?
Add your PDF to the King Docs Unlock PDF tool, start the unlock, then download your unlocked PDF. The online tool on this page is coming soon.
Is Unlock PDF free?
King Docs is free to start, with paid plans for more.
Can I unlock any PDF?
Only unlock PDFs you own or have permission to edit. Removing protection from someone else's document without permission may breach copyright or the terms it was shared under.
Do I need to install any software?
No. King Docs runs in your web browser, so there is nothing to download or install.
What can I do once a PDF is unlocked?
You can print, copy and edit it like any other PDF, or use tools such as Merge PDF and PDF to Word.
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Ready to unlock your PDF?
Remove restrictions from your own PDFs in a few clicks, then explore the rest of the King Docs toolkit.