Usually, locked PDFs are unable to be printed — that's why we call them 'secured'.
On this page, we're going to teach you how to unlock a secured PDF so you can print and use it further.
The process is simple and 100% free. No need to go through a lengthy sign-up process or anything like that.
Let's check it out.
How to I unlock a PDF to print it (for free)
- Upload your secured PDF file;
- Validate that you own it;
- Unlock the file in 1 click;
- Download & Print the ex-secured file.

After unlocking a secured PDF, you can finally download and print it.
To print a PDF, simply open it in your browser and press CTRL/CMD + P in order to open the printing menu.
Then, adjust the settings and print the file.
Can you print secured PDF?
Yes, you can. Use an online software (like ours) to upload the file and unlock it for printing. Then, download the now-unlocked PDF and print it:
- Open the file in your browser;
- Press CTRL/CMD + P;
- Adjust the settings;
- Click Print.
That's how you print a secured PDF!