In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to get rid of password protection on PDF. Simply follow the steps below.
Follow the steps below to take password protection off from a PDF.
Go to an online PDF tool like Smallpdf. It is user-friendly, secure, and reliable, with no sign-in required—perfect for removing password protection.
Click the “Choose Files” button and select the PDF you want to unlock. Then, click “Open” to upload the file directly to the site.
Enter the correct password into the “Type this file’s password to unlock it” box. Then, click “Unlock” to proceed. This step is crucial for accessing and modifying the file.
Once the tool processes the file, download the unlocked PDF. Save it to your desired folder and confirm it opens without requiring a password.
We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to remove password protection on a PDF. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on PDF viewers and how to embed a video in PDF.