How to Remove a Password and Unlock a Protected PDF
Portable Document Format or PDF files can have a password restricting their access. This is to make sure that the PDF's content is not viewable by all users with access to the file. If you are the owner of the PDF, you can unlock it and remove the password with a few simple steps.
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Instructions
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Open the password-protected PDF.
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Click "Advanced" and then choose "Security."
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Click "Remove Security." Click "OK" if the PDF has only a "Document Open" password. Type the password in the "Enter Password" field, click "OK" and then click "OK" again if the document has a "Permissions" password.
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