Remove Restrictions
Remove PDF restrictions. Unlock printing, copying, and editing permissions.
Drag and drop files here, or click to browse
or
Drag and drop a restricted PDF file.
Designed for Trust and Speed
PDFRunway handles your documents locally, keeping data secure and processing lightning-fast.
Easy to Use
Simple 3-step processes designed for speed, clarity, and non-technical users.
Fast & Reliable
High-performance local compilation keeps processing fast, secure, and responsive.
100% Secure
Your documents never leave your browser. Zero uploads, 100% client-side privacy.
Works Anywhere
Access the full suite on any browser, system, desktop, or mobile device.
How to Use
Follow these three simple steps to process your file in seconds.
Upload Restricted PDF
Drag and drop your restricted PDF or click to select.
Remove Restrictions
Click Remove to unlock the document.
Download
Download the unrestricted PDF.
About This Tool
Remove Restrictions unlocks PDFs that have permission restrictions preventing printing, copying, or editing. This tool removes owner password restrictions while preserving document content.
Note: This tool cannot remove user passwords that prevent opening the document. Use Decrypt PDF for password-protected files.
All processing happens in your browser, ensuring your documents remain private.
Use Cases
Enable Printing
Unlock PDFs that prevent printing.
Enable Copying
Allow text selection and copying.
Enable Editing
Remove restrictions on document editing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? Find quick answers about this tool here.
Removing restrictions from documents you own or have rights to is generally legal.
No, use Decrypt PDF for password-protected documents.
No, only restrictions are removed; content remains unchanged.