Remove the password and restrictions from your own PDF files
PDF Cracker removes the owner password that stops you from editing, printing or copying a PDF — so you can work with documents you own, in seconds.
Everything you need to unlock your own documents
PDF Cracker is a lightweight Windows utility built for one job: restoring full access to PDF files that belong to you.
Remove owner password
Removes the owner password that restricts editing, printing, copying and annotation of your PDF files.
Instant results
Restrictions are removed in seconds — no waiting, no uploads, everything happens locally on your PC.
Drag & drop
Add files with a simple drag and drop, or use the Add Files button. No technical skills needed.
Wide compatibility
Supports PDF 1.8 (Acrobat 9.x) including 40-bit RC4, 128-bit RC4 and AES encryption, plus compressed files.
Standalone app
No Adobe Acrobat, Reader or other third-party software required. Install, run, done.
Full install / uninstall
Clean installer and uninstaller. Windows 11 / 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP, 32-bit and 64-bit.
Three steps to an unlocked PDF
Add your PDF
Launch PDF Cracker and add the PDF files you want to unlock, or drag and drop them in.
Remove restrictions
Click the button to remove the owner password and restrictions from your files.
Work freely
Open the file in any PDF viewer and edit, print or copy without limits.
Simple, focused interface
New to PDF security?
Learn how PDF owner and user passwords work, and how to tell whether a file is protected.
Read the PDF security guide →Have a question?
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