Unlock PDF

Remove access restrictions from PDFs you are authorized to use. Dexafile helps you unlock documents so you can view, print, copy, or process them with other PDF tools.

How to Use Unlock PDF

1

Upload Secured/Locked PDF File

Select the password-protected PDF document that you want to unlock from your device.

2

Enter the Owner Password

Type in the password of the document to authorize the decryption and unlock process.

3

Remove Protection and Download

Click the unlock option to remove restrictions and download your fully unlocked PDF file.

Supported File Formats

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File Upload Limit

50MB

Security & Privacy Guaranteed

Authorized Access Only: Unlocking requires you to already know or legitimately hold the file's password — we never bypass protection you don't have rights to.

Encrypted Transfer: Your password and file are sent over a secure 256-bit SSL/TLS connection.

Passwords Never Stored: Passwords you enter are used once for verification and are never saved to our database.

Automatic Deletion: Both the locked original and unlocked copy are deleted from our servers within 1 hour.

Practical Use Cases for Unlock PDF

Access Your Own Files

Open your own password-protected files after entering the correct password.

Preparing for Editing

Remove restrictions before merging, compressing, or converting a PDF you're authorized to edit.

Enabling Printing & Copying

Enable printing or copying for documents you already have permission to edit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I unlock any PDF document?
You can easily unlock PDFs if you know the password. If the file has simple restrictions (like print or edit locks), our tool can often remove them automatically.
Will unlocking a PDF reduce its file quality?
No, unlocking only removes the security permissions and password protection wrapper. The internal content, layout, and quality of the PDF remain unchanged.
Do I need to enter the password to unlock a password-protected PDF?
Yes, for PDFs locked with an open password, you must enter the correct password once to authenticate and remove the protection permanently.
Is there a file size limit for unlocking?
Unlocking works on files up to 50MB for free users, with no limits on the number of documents you can unlock.
Does unlocking make the file permanently unprotected?
Yes, the downloaded copy will be fully decrypted and won't ask for a password when opened or printed in the future.

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