Mumbai, October 4: Removing passwords from a PDF can be slightly challenging if you do not know the right steps. The PDF passwords are there to protect the file from unauthorised access, and they also help protect the information within the document. However, if you want to gain access to a password-protected PDF,  read this article here, and you will find all the necessary details. 

Here, we have included a step-by-step guide on how to remove a password from a PDF and instructions for the password removal process online, in Adobe Reader, on Android mobile or iPhone or Windows desktop or Mac, and without needing a password. How To Put Status on WhatsApp? Know Step-by-Step Procedure To Set WhatsApp Status in Mobile App and Web Version in HD.

How To Remove Password From PDF File Online?

To remove passwords from PDF files online, you need to visit third-party websites that will process your document and unlock it. For this, you can visit popular third-party websites like iLovePDF and SmallPDF. You will need to upload a password-protected file on the website and let it process. Then, download the unlocked file. You need to follow the prompts and enter the required password to these websites.

How to Remove Password from PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader?

Adobe Acrobat Reader offers a password removal feature if you have subscribed to its Pro version. If you already have a subscription, then you need to open your Adobe Acrobat Reader Pro on your Windows or Mac. Then go to Open and select file. After that, Choose tools > Encrypt and Remove Security.  If the software detects "Document Open Password, " click OK to remove it. If the document has a "Permission Password", you need to type the correct password in the box and click OK. It will remove the password from PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader. 

How to Remove Password from PDF Android Mobile or iPhone?

Android mobiles or iPhones do not have built-in tools for removing passwords from PDFs. To complete this task, you will need third-party apps. Unless you already have Adobe Acrobat PDF Pro installed on your smartphone. Mobile applications like the PDF Exert app (for Android) and PDF Password Remover Offline (for iPhone) are some apps that can help you get rid of the password. On the respective app store, you can also find several other mobile apps for removing passwords from PDFs.

How to Remove Password from PDF Without Acrobat?

To remove the password from your PDF without needing Acrobat Reader Pro, you first need to upload the file to Google Chrome. Then, you can open the file after adding the password, click the "Print" button and click 'Save as PDF". Besides this method, you can also use Google Drive to remove the password from the file. First, upload your file to Google Drive and then click Open With and Google Docs. After that, click on File > Download > PDF Document (.pdf). You can also tap Print and choose the file to "Save as PDF." 

How To Remove Password From PDF Without Password?

If you do not remember or possess any password of the PDF with you and also do not have Adobe Acrobat Pro, then you can download the Wondershare PDF Password Remover. It will help you unlock the file. If this method does not work, then you can use online browser extensions or websites like PDFunlock.com, iLovePDF.com or smallpdf.com. There is also one popular third-party website called "Sejda," which will help you remove the password and edit the file. How To Delete Instagram Account? What If You Don't Remember Password? Here's All You Need To Know.

How To Remove Password From PDF in Mac or Windows Desktop?

To remove a password from a PDF, first open it with Preview on Mac or in a browser like Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or others. After entering the password, open the file, click on "Export as PDF," and click on "Save" to remove the password requirement. 

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