How to Remove Security from PDF File?

Question

"Hi, I am having some PDF files and I want to erase password from it and read its contents. Is there any tool available that can easily remove security from PDF document."

Edwin J. Hoffer · Accepted Answer

Hi, in order to read contents of password protected PDF file then you can use PDF Unlocker. This tool easily  remove restrictions from PDF  file. Moreover, it maintains file structure and data hierarchy while removing the password.

Mariya Beckham · Answer

Hi, nIs there any manual way to remove security from PDF files?

David Ross · Answer

There is no direct manual method to remove security from PDF files. However, with the Adobe Acrobat Pro, you can remove protection from PDF file. For this, you have to follow some steps -n  n Open password protected PDF by entering password n Then, go to Secure button  n Click on Remove Security n You will be asked to enter password and then, click OK n Now, save the file n nNote:  If you don't sa

Kerry Wilson · Answer

Thanks, Barry Allen for your suggestions, but, I think It would be difficult to have paid version of Adobe Acrobat Pro in order to remove security from PDF files. I think in this case third party solution would be best.