Protect PDF
Encrypt a PDF with a password and explicit permissions.
Unlock PDF
Decrypt a PDF with a password supplied by an authorized user.
Runs on the server· Files: 1 · 50 MB
Files
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How it works
Unlock PDF re-checks the output before download. Unlock only works with a password you are allowed to use. It is a server qpdf task, not a cracker.
- 01Add a supported PDF file. The real type is checked before Unlock PDF runs, not only the extension.
- 02Use the controls that belong to this task: PDF password. Files over the stated limits are rejected.
- 03Check size, format and page or pixel counts on the result before downloading. Compression tasks keep the original when they do not save space.
Limits and support
Up to 1 file, 50 MB per input, 300 pages. Runs in the browser where the codec is available; the output is checked before download.
Privacy note
This task uses a server engine. You must consent before upload. Results expire after 15 minutes.
Output
Unlock PDF re-checks the output before download. Unlock only works with a password you are allowed to use. It is a server qpdf task, not a cracker.
Options
Unlock PDF controls: PDF password. Limits: 1 file(s), 50 MB each, 300 pages.
Common questions
Which files can I use?
Unlock PDF accepts PDF and creates PDF. The actual file type is checked before processing. Unlock only works with a password you are allowed to use. It is a server qpdf task, not a cracker.
Does this task upload my file?
It uses server-side processing. The workspace asks for explicit upload consent before sending the file. This task uses a server engine. You must consent before upload. Results expire after 15 minutes.
Which options are available?
Available controls include: PDF password. Limits: 1 file(s), 50 MB each, 300 pages.