Unlock editing, printing and copying of a PDF

Remove owner-level restrictions from a PDF — such as a print lock, copy prohibition or edit lock. Works without a password. Free and local.

Choose your PDF

Drop here or click to choose

Files stay on your device — nothing is uploaded

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Your file is processed in your browser and never uploaded.

How does it work?

1
Choose your PDF
Drag the PDF here.
2
Unlock
Owner restrictions are removed.
3
Download
Download the unlocked PDF.

Frequently asked questions

What is an owner restriction?

PDF owners can prevent a file from being printed, copied or edited. These restrictions can be removed without a password when no user password is set.

Does this work if a password is needed to open the PDF?

No. If the PDF has a user password, use the Unlock Password tool first to remove it.

Are my files uploaded?

No. Everything happens in your own browser. Your file never leaves your device and is not stored anywhere.

Is it free?

Yes, completely free, without watermark or account. The site is paid for by ads.

Why in the browser?

PDFrust runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly and modern JavaScript libraries such as pdf-lib and PDF.js. Your file is never sent to a server — all processing happens locally on your device. This means your documents remain private by design, regardless of what they contain. There is no account required, no file size limit, and nothing is stored after you close the tab.