100% Free & Client-Side

PDF Lock & Unlock

Protect PDFs with strong AES passwords or unlock protected documents for easy access.

100% Secure In-Browser Processing Zero Server Data Retention Unlimited Free Downloads

Choose file or drag & drop here

Supports .pdf up to 40MB

Why Choose Our PDF Lock & Unlock?

Lock mode: Encrypt PDFs with robust password protection

Unlock mode: Remove owner restrictions and passwords

Zero server transmission ensures your passwords stay confidential

Prevents unauthorized viewing, copying, or printing

How to Use PDF Lock & Unlock in 4 Easy Steps

1

Choose Mode

Select whether you want to Lock (protect) or Unlock a PDF.

2

Upload PDF

Drop the target document into the tool.

3

Enter Password

Type your new password or the current password to unlock.

4

Download

Save the secured or decrypted PDF file.

Frequently Asked Questions

It can remove standard owner restrictions, but encrypted user passwords require entering the known password.