SysTools PDF Unlocker

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Batch processing

It supports adding individual PDF files or folders for batch unlocking.systoolsgroup.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Compatibility

The page lists Windows and macOS versions, with the Mac edition supporting Apple Silicon and macOS 15 Sequoia.systoolsgroup.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Digital signatures

Changing PDF security settings may invalidate an existing digital signature, the maker states.systoolsgroup.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Encryption support

The product page says it supports 40-bit RC4, 128-bit RC4, 128-bit AES, and 256-bit AES PDF encryption.systoolsgroup.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Intended users

The maker describes the software as useful for professionals, businesses, individuals, and researchers, including for confidential PDFs handled in bulk.systoolsgroup.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Not supported

The product does not remove DRM such as Adobe LiveCycle or Experience Manager rights management, or protections applied by third-party plug-ins.systoolsgroup.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Offline and privacy

The maker says the program runs offline and PDF files remain on the user's computer without server upload.systoolsgroup.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Output and printing

It can save unlocked PDFs or print them from the software while preserving the original formatting, according to the maker.systoolsgroup.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Password requirement

For user-password-protected PDFs, the user must enter the correct password; files without a supplied password are skipped.systoolsgroup.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Purpose

The desktop utility removes known user passwords and owner permission restrictions from PDF files.systoolsgroup.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Support and updates

The purchase page lists 24/7 technical support, one year of product updates, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.systoolsgroup.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Supported platforms

Windows,macOSsystoolsgroup.com · read 23 Sep 2026

Text editing

Yessystoolsgroup.com · read 23 Sep 2026

Trial limitation

The free version processes up to five PDFs and adds a SysTools watermark to every saved document.systoolsgroup.com · read 12 Oct 2026

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