Unlock PDF
Remove password and restrictions from a PDF.
How to use Unlock PDF
Remove the password and restrictions from a PDF you are allowed to open.
- Select the protected PDF.
- Enter its password (leave empty if it only has printing/copying restrictions).
- Press Unlock PDF.
Options explained
- Password
- The document open password.
Tips for best results
- Only unlock files that you own or have permission to use.
Questions
I forgot the password — can you crack it?
No. Osd-Scan does not break encryption. Without the password the file cannot be unlocked.
Is Osd-Scan really free?
Yes. Every web tool is free with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit. The website is supported by ads. A paid desktop app for Windows (one-time purchase, no ads) is coming soon.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens inside your browser on your own device. Your documents never leave your computer or phone, so nobody — including us — can see them. You can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads.
Which browsers are supported?
Current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari and Samsung Internet on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iPhone/iPad. For the camera scanner on a phone the page must be opened over https.