You might be on this page because:
- You have a locked PDF file;
- And you want to remove its password;
- Or simply to just unlock the PDF.
Whether you forgot the PDF's password or you want to change it, you first need to get rid of it. That's why we have a PDF unlock tool to help you.
We're not going to waste any of your time, so let's get at it.
How to unlock a PDF file (Remove Lock)
Before you make any changes to the PDF, you first need to unlock it. To do so, upload it in the box below, hit the button to unlock it and access the file.
- Upload your file below;
- Click to unlock it;
- Download the unlocked PDF.

If you then want to change the PDF's password, we can help you with that. At SignHouse, we work with locking, unlocking, changing PDF passwords.
Can you bypass a locked PDF?
Yes, you can bypass it if you know the password or if you're the document's owner. At SignHouse, you can unlock your PDF like so:
- Drag & Drop the file in the password remover;
- Confirm that you own the file;
- Click to unlock it and remove the password.
- Download the file.
It's really that easy to remove a PDF's lock online!