Remove protection from Word free
Remove editing restrictions from Word .docx and .doc documents in seconds. Free, secure and no software to install.
Drag your protected Word document here
or click to select it
Supports .docx and .doc (max. 10MB)
What protections does it remove?
Edit protection
Removes restrictions that prevent editing content or specific sections of the document.
Restricted sections
Unlocks protected sections, form fields, and read-only areas.
Format lock
Removes protection that prevents changing styles, fonts, or document formatting.
What it can and cannot do
Edit protection
Restrictions that prevent modifying the document content.
Restricted sections
Protected areas, form fields, and read-only parts of the document.
Open password (encryption)
If the file requires a password to open, it is encrypted and we cannot unlock it.
How it works
Simple 4-step process to unlock your Word document.
Upload your file
Drag or select your protected .docx or .doc document.
Automatic analysis
We detect the type of protection present in the document.
Remove restrictions
We remove all editing restrictions and locked sections.
Download your file
Download the unprotected Word document, ready to edit.
Supported formats
Modern Word format. Compatible with Word 2007 and later versions.
Classic Word format. Compatible with older versions of Microsoft Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, completely free. No hidden costs or registration required.
It removes editing protection and restricted sections. It cannot remove open-document encryption passwords.
Yes. The file is transferred over HTTPS and deleted immediately after processing.