How to remove pdf pwd


Method 1 of 10: Finding What is Restricted

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    Open the PDF file. If you need a password to open the file, then you will need to download encryption-breaking software. This method is very CPU-intensive, and even the simplest passwords can take days to crack, leaving your computer unable to perform any other tasks during that time. For highly-encrypted passwords, there is little chance that it can ever be cracked.
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    Check the security. If you don’t need a password to open the file, you can see if a file is secured by looking for the padlock icon. This is located at the top of the left bar if the document has security. Click the icon to see what is restricted.
    • Try copying. Restricted documents are often protected against copying. If you can’t highlight or copy any text, then the document has been restricted.