How to Disable Password Protection in PDF?

Open the PDF in a PDF editor with permission to remove security

Enter the password when prompted

Go to the document’s security or protection settings

Select the option to remove password protection

Save the PDF as a new file

If using Adobe Acrobat, open Properties, then Security, and set Security Method to No Security

If using Microsoft Print to PDF or another virtual printer, print the unlocked PDF to create a new unprotected copy

If you do not have the password or permission, request access from the file owner

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