Unprotect Word Document

Remove "Restrict Editing" protection from a .docx file that opens normally (no open password needed).

Click to choose a .docx file or drag and drop it here

Important — what this can and can't do

This can remove: Word's "Restrict Editing" feature (found under Review → Restrict Editing) on a file that already opens fine — this only blocks editing, not viewing.

This cannot: open a .docx that was protected with "Encrypt with Password" and needs a password just to open it in Word. That uses real encryption and can't be bypassed here.

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