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Remove Restrictions

Remove PDF restrictions. Unlock printing, copying, and editing permissions.

Upload PDF File

Drag and drop a restricted PDF file.
application/pdf, .pdfMax 100MB

About This Tool

Remove Restrictions unlocks PDFs that have permission restrictions preventing printing, copying, or editing. This tool removes owner password restrictions while preserving document content.

Note: This tool cannot remove user passwords that prevent opening the document. Use Decrypt PDF for password-protected files.

All processing happens in your browser, ensuring your documents remain private.

How to Use

  1. Upload Restricted PDF

    Drag and drop your restricted PDF or click to select.

  2. Remove Restrictions

    Click Remove to unlock the document.

  3. Download

    Download the unrestricted PDF.

Use Cases

Enable Printing

Unlock PDFs that prevent printing.

Enable Copying

Allow text selection and copying.

Enable Editing

Remove restrictions on document editing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this legal?

Removing restrictions from documents you own or have rights to is generally legal.

Can it remove open passwords?

No, use Decrypt PDF for password-protected documents.

Will content be affected?

No, only restrictions are removed; content remains unchanged.