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DocHub is an innovative platform designed to streamline document editing, signing, distribution, and forms completion. With its user-friendly interface and deep integration with Google Workspace, users can easily import, modify, and manage PDF files directly from their Google apps. Whether you're working on personal documents or business projects, our editor allows you to unlock your PDFs for free, enhancing convenience and productivity.

Follow the steps to unlock your PDF on Desktop

Begin by visiting the DocHub website and logging into your account. If you don’t have an account, you can quickly create one for free.
Once logged in, navigate to the area where you can upload your PDF. Select the file you wish to unlock from your device or import it directly from Google Drive.
After uploading, locate the option to unlock the PDF. This will typically involve selecting the pages you want to modify or remove restrictions from.
Make any necessary edits or adjustments to your document as needed. You can add text, annotations, or even sign the document directly within the editor.
Once you’re satisfied with the changes, you can download the unlocked PDF back to your device, print it out, or share it via email or social media.

Start using DocHub today to unlock your PDFs effortlessly and enhance your document management experience!

PDF editing simplified with DocHub

Seamless PDF editing

Editing a PDF is as simple as working in a Word document. You can add text, drawings, highlights, and redact or annotate your document without affecting its quality. No rasterized text or removed fields. Use an online PDF editor to get your perfect document in minutes.

Smooth teamwork

Collaborate on documents with your team using a desktop or mobile device. Let others view, edit, comment on, and sign your documents online. You can also make your form public and share its URL anywhere.

Automatic saving

Every change you make in a document is automatically saved to the cloud and synchronized across all devices in real-time. No need to send new versions of a document or worry about losing information.

Google integrations

DocHub integrates with Google Workspace so you can import, edit, and sign your documents directly from your Gmail, Google Drive, and Dropbox. When finished, export documents to Google Drive or import your Google Address Book and share the document with your contacts.

Powerful PDF tools on your mobile device

Keep your work flowing even when you're away from your computer. DocHub works on mobile just as easily as it does on desktop. Edit, annotate, and sign documents from the convenience of your smartphone or tablet. No need to install the app.

Secure document sharing and storage

Instantly share, email, and fax documents in a secure and compliant way. Set a password, place your documents in encrypted folders, and enable recipient authentication to control who accesses your documents. When completed, keep your documents secure in the cloud.

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Got questions?

Here are some common questions from our customers that may provide you with the answer you're looking for. If you can't find an answer to your question, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

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How do I fix a locked PDF?

Remove password security Open the PDF in Acrobat. From the All tools menu, select Protect a PDF. From the left panel, select Remove security. Your options vary depending on the type of password security attached to the document: If the document has a Document Open password, select OK to remove it from the document.

Is it possible to unlock a locked PDF?

How to unlock a PDF to remove password security: Open the PDF in Acrobat. Use the Unlock tool: Choose Tools Protect Encrypt Remove Security.

How do I remove security from a PDF?

1. Open the PDF in Acrobat Pro on Windows or Mac. 2. Choose Tools Encrypt Remove Security.

How do I remove the lock from a PDF?

Then, follow these steps: Open the PDF in Acrobat Pro on Windows or Mac. Choose Tools Encrypt Remove Security. If the document has a Document Open password, click OK to remove it. If the document has a permissions password, type the correct password in the Enter Password box and then click OK.

How to open password protected PDF if forgot password?

Some suggestions for opening a password-protected PDF file when you have forgotten the password are: Check your email. If someone else sent you the PDF, you can check if they included the password in an email or other form of communication. Contact the sender. Use a password manager.

Is it illegal to unlock a PDF file?

Referred to as Fair Use in the United States, this component of copyright law is something consumers can invoke to legally unlock PDFs. Under the fair use exception, you can use copyrighted material without permission in instances like criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.

How do I unlock a PDF without Acrobat?

3 Answers Use the built in pdf reader in Chrome to open the document. When prompted, enter the password. Go to the File menu and select Print, instead of sending it to a printer select destination printer as Save as PDF The password should have been removed on the new document.

Is there anyway to open a locked PDF?

2. docHub: If you have an docHub subscription, you can use it to open password-protected PDFs. docHub has a feature called remove password that allows you to remove the password protection from a PDF file.

See why our customers choose DocHub

Great solution for PDF docs with very little pre-knowledge required.

"Simplicity, familiarity with the menu and user-friendly. It's easy to navigate, make changes and edit whatever you may need. Because it's used alongside Google, the document is always saved, so you don't have to worry about it."

Pam Driscoll F
Teacher

A Valuable Document Signer for Small Businesses.

"I love that DocHub is incredibly affordable and customizable. It truly does everything I need it to do, without a large price tag like some of its more well known competitors. I am able to send secure documents directly to me clients emails and via in real time when they are viewing and making alterations to a document."

Jiovany A
Small-Business

I can create refillable copies for the templates that I select and then I can publish those.

"I like to work and organize my work in the appropriate way to meet and even exceed the demands that are made daily in the office, so I enjoy working with PDF files, I think they are more professional and versatile, they allow..."

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