Nowadays, PDF files have become an essential tool for sharing information. Some PDF files come password protected, while we need to share the same PDF file with somebody without a password. We need to remove the PDF from the files without passwords when sharing it. This post will help you remove the password from the PDF in simple, easy ways.
A step-by-step guide on how to remove passwords from PDF files using android
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Open the PDF in which you want to remove the password using Adobe Acrobat.
Now click on the three dots in the top right corner of the application.
Now click on the Print button.
Click on the save as PDF in the top left corner of the application.
Before clicking on the download PDF, choose the paper size.
After confirming the settings, click on the download PDF.
Choose the folder in which you want to save the file, and click on save
Removing PDF password in a Windows PC
Similarly, you can remove the password on the Windows PC. Follow the steps below to remove the passwords in the Windows PC.
- Open the file in which you need to remove the password.
- Click on the print button on the top bar.
- Now, carefully choose the settings, click on Microsoft Save to PDF on the top, and click Print.
- Now, it will ask for a location to save the file, choose a location and then save it.
Risks and Considerations after Removing Passwords from PDF
- Security Risks: The PDF is vulnerable to unauthorised access once you remove the password. So now you have to be careful when storing the PDF file.
- Loss of Control: Now you will lose control over your PDF (i.e.,) anyone can modify or edit the PDF.
- Compliance and Legal Concerns: Certain industries or regions have regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), on removing the password now the PDF may violate these regulation which will attract legal penalty.
- Limited traceability: It isn’t easy to trace the PDF file without encryption.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
How do I remove password protection from a PDF file?
1. Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Pro.
2. Go to File > Properties or Tools > Protect > Encrypt > Remove Security.
3. Enter the password to unlock the file.
4. Save the PDF without password protection by selecting File > Save.
How do I remove a password from a PDF without Acrobat?
Several online tools allow you to remove passwords from PDFs:
Examples: Smallpdf, ILovePDF, PDF2Go, etc.
Steps:
1. Visit the online tool’s website.
2. Upload your password-protected PDF.
3. Enter the password when prompted.
4. Download the unlocked PDF.
Caution: Avoid uploading sensitive files to online services due to potential privacy risks.
How do I remove password protection from a file?
1. Open Word and select File > Open.
2. Choose the PDF file and enter the password to open it.
3. Save the document as a new PDF file without a password.
How do I remove a password from a PDF in Chrome?
1. Open the password-protected PDF in Chrome (drag it into the browser or open it via Ctrl+O).
2. Enter the password to unlock the file.
3. Print the file by pressing Ctrl+P or selecting Print from the menu.
4. Choose Save as PDF as the printer and save the file.
5. The new PDF will not have password protection.
How to remove passwords in PDF using Mac OS?
1. Open the PDF in Preview.
2. Enter the password to unlock the file.
3. Go to File > Export as PDF or File > Save As.
4. Save the file without selecting the encryption option.
