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PDF documents are the new way to present any kind of professional document in the business circles. Apart from professional circuit, you can find its influence in the normal spheres also owning to their clean and clear look. The security options allow you to protect your PDF document in ways more than one like password protection and signature feature. But sometimes this security option can also pose a problem as you might not be able to access some files without their password. This is generally a problem as then the content can neither be read nor edited in any way until the password is removed. In this article, I will tell you how to remove password from PDF.
Part 1. How to Remove Password on PDF on Mac and Windows
1. How to Remove Password on PDF on Mac
One of the most popular PDF password removers in the market is the PDFelement Pro , which has features that can remove passwords from PDF document that have been secured with passwords. You can then also convert the file into various other formats and edit it using the numerous features available. There are features that allow you to add bookmarks, annotations, delete pages or add pages and save it on your computer.
Why Choose PDFelement Pro:
- Open a password secured PDF file with ease.
- Convert PDF to images, Word, Excel, PPT, EPUB and more formats.
- Easily edit PDF texts, graphics, images, links, watermarks, etc.
- Create PDF from other formats and create PDF forms easily.
- Combine multiple files into PDF and split PDF into several files.
Step for Removing PDF Password
You need to follow two steps to edit a protected PDF file. Firstly you need to get rid of the password restriction which the software does by converting your file into Word format so that the whole file is now free of any kind of passwords. Let's get started.
Step 1. Import Password Protected PDF
After installing the software, first import the protected PDF document you want to unlock by clicking on the "Convert PDF" option. Browse the various files and select the PDF file you want. Click on "Open" to import it to the software application. If you want you can add multiple files to the software but it might slow the process.
Step 2. Convert PDF to Remove Password
Once the required files have been imported to the software application, open the "Convert" menu and select the output format as "To Word" or others to start the conversion process from PDF to Word. As soon as the conversion process starts you have also started the decrypting process i.e. the removal of any or all passwords from the protected PDF document because by converting it into Word you can now easily open, read and edit the document.
Step 3. Batch Remove a Password from a PDF File
To save the time, you can choose to convert password secured PDF in batch to remove passwords from PDF files. In the welcome page, click on the "Batch Process" button. Then choose the "Convert" option and click on the "Add Files" button to import PDF files to the new opened window. After that, click "Convert" to start converting password secured PDF files in batch.
2. The Guide for Removing Password from a PDF on Windows
The same kind of problem is faced by Windows users also and ironically the solution is also the same – PDFelement Pro . The software does almost the same thing like the one for Mac OS but it also possesses other features that make it distinct software in the market.
PDFelement Pro allows its users to convert multiple files without hampering the speed. Another great feature of this app is the inbuilt OCR technology which allows you to edit scanned PDF documents. Though this software works just like the one for Mac OS but the process is entirely different.
Key features of This PDF editor:
- OCR scanned PDF files with desired OCR language.
- Convert PDF to word and other formats, and allow batch convert PDFs.
- Edit PDF texts, graphics, images, links, watermarks, etc easily.
- Create PDF from other formats and create PDF forms easily.
- Combine multiple files into PDF and split PDF into several files.
Step 1. Import PDF Files
Launch the program. To import files, click on "Open" and then browse the files and choose the one you wish to decrypt. If the PDF asks for open password and closed edit permission then input the password and edit in the software without converting the file.
Step 2. Start Removing Password
On the "Home" tab of the application choose the format in which you want to convert the protected PDF file. You will then be prompted to select the destination where the file needs to be saved and then click "Save" to begin the conversion. Converting the file also simultaneously decrypts it i.e. as soon as your PDF file is converted the software removes all kinds of passwords.
Part 2. Remove PDF Security Using Google Chrome
Without the influence of third-party application, you can easily remove password from your PDF file with the help of Google Chrome. As we all know, Google Chrome chains opening of PDF by default and in other converting and merging operations too. When compared to the last method, this password removal method is entirely free and you never need to pay for it if you have the internet connection your computer.
Step 1: Open the PDF file in chrome by selecting "Google Chrome” from "Open With” option.
Enter the corresponding password that is provided for the PDF file and proceed further.
Step 2: Click on "Print” icon that is present on right top corner.
Click on "Change” option that is present below the destination box.
Step 3: Select "Save as PDF” from the available options and click on "Save” button.
Step 4: Save the password removed PDF file in the desktop for further reference.
Conclusion:Removing password from a PDF file using Google Chrome is really an easy process. The main limitation is that you should know the password in advance to follow the above procedure else, you cannot open it and last but not the least this method is applicable only when PDF file has printing rights.
Part 3. Remove Security from PDF Using Online Tools
There are various online tools for Windows and Mac to unlock a password protect PDF File as well. These tools work to remove the PDF Password and there is no need to download or install them on your PC. All you need to do is visit the websites listed below (any one of them), upload your PDF File and follow the online instructions to get rid of its password. These tools do not take long, are secure and don't tamper with the content of your PDF File.
1. iLovePDF
iLovePDF is an online PDF tool that can help you to remove PDF security easily. You may drag and drop a PDF File or browse and elect one from your Google Drive/Dropbox.
2. Smallpdf
Visit the official website of Smallpdfto know about this online PDF Password Removal tool. It is very intuitive to use and does the job in seconds.
3. PDF Unlock
Visit PDF Unlock online tool's official website, you can simply import your File to unlock it with ease.
Part 4. How to Remove Password from PDF using Adobe Reader
At present, important documents like financial statements are kept in the form of PDF files. To keep them secured from being hacked or from being opened or edited by a third-party person, we protect it with the help of passwords. We cannot remember the passwords always so to solve it, one method to remove password from PDF file is the use of Adobe Acrobat Pro that has a free trial of one-week basis. It is a paid application but different from ordinary free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Step 1:In Adobe Acrobat Pro, open the respective PDF file with the help of the password provided for it. Click on the Lock icon from the left panel and click on "Permission details”.
Step 2:On the right panel, you can see "Security Method” dialog box and from the drop-down menu, select "No Security" option.
Step 3:Save the changes to the PDF file before closing it.
Conclusion:Hence, by implementing the above steps the password from your PDF file will be removed with the help of Adobe Reader. This is an uncomplicated process and works well even if the PDF file has printing restriction. The only limitation is that it isn't an in-built application of Adobe Reader and hence, you have to pay for using it after the trial package.
Ivan Cook
chief Editor