All of us quite often use documents in PDF-format. This is due to its functionality and convenience. However, each of us may be faced with the need to remove protection from a PDF file. This may be necessary for various reasons, for example, in order to print text, edit a file, open it in a non-standard way through Photoshop, convert from this format to another so that the file can be read by another device and so on.
The reason for this need is absolutely unimportant. The main thing is that if the protection of the PDF file is installed, you will not be able to do all of the above. Therefore, our task today is to find out and understand how not to become a hostage to this situation. So, how to remove protection from a PDF file? Below I will talk about several methods that allow you to do this. However, all of them can only remove the password from these documents. You won’t be able to find out exactly what it was, but after that you can do whatever you want with the file.
If you look for programs that provide removal of protection from PDF files through search engines, the vast majority of them will be paid. But I still managed to find several working methods that cost me nothing. It is them that I will share with you now, which will save you from the dreary search for a solution.
Online services
Let's start with the online services, thanks to which the protection of PDF files can be easily removed. The advantage of this method is that you will not need to download software to your hard drive, and then install software with all the ensuing consequences. After all, I am absolutely sure that you are not so often wondering how to remove protection from a PDF file? As a rule, such a need in life arises a couple of times.
How to do it?
Using your browser, go to www.freemypdf.com. This resource is quite old, but has proven itself quite well throughout its entire existence. It not only allows you to remove the password, but also removes such restrictions as protecting PDF files from copying, printing, and the like. However, if your file initially asks for a password even for just opening it, then this service will not be able to help you.
So, I’m telling you how to remove protection from a PDF file using this online service. We go to the site, then click on the file selection button. Next, you need to specify the path to the file that you want to unlock. Remember that the volume of such a document should not exceed one hundred and fifty megabytes. Otherwise, this method will not be able to help you. When the file is specified, click on the button called "Do it!" We are waiting for some time. After that, you can download the required document without a password and in decrypted form.
Second way
The second way to get rid of the password is www.pdfunlock.com. It works on the same principle as the above. Drag and drop your password-protected document directly into the window of this site. If the file was on the hard drive, click the "My Computer" button. If it is in the cloud storage, click on the "Google Drive" or "Drop Box" button. Next, you need to click on the "Unblock" button and wait for the completion of the process of removing protection.
Free software
Now it's time to learn how to remove protection from a PDF file using free software. Let's start with the first program called the "PDF Password Remower Tool". Download it from the developer's site. Just do not confuse this software with the same, which is called "PDF Password Remover". The last program does the same as the first, only costs twenty-nine US dollars.
How to use?
How to use this miracle? And everything is very simple. Even a student can figure out the interface of this software. We find the field called "Open PDF file", and in it we indicate the document that needs to be "neutralized". Next, go to the field called "Save PDF file", where you need to specify a name under which a new document will be saved without protection. Find the "Convert" button and wait for the process to complete. This software is able to handle many passwords, therefore, as a rule, there is no need to look for any other solutions to this problem.
Moving on. I present to your attention the following program, which will allow you to unlock a protected document. It is called "Free PDF Unlocker", and you can also download it from the developer's site. It is quite simple and allows not only to get rid of the password, but also to remove any prohibitions and restrictions of PDF files. This protection against printing, and copy protection. The ban on opening files does not present difficulties for her either. She easily overcomes this obstacle. However, it is not always able to cope with some new documents that have enhanced protection.
Paid software
All of the above is usually enough to remove the password. These methods are quite simple and do not require any material investments. But if for some reason none of the above methods solved your problem and the password remains in the PDF document, try using another program called "Very PDF Password Remover". You can download it, like all the previous ones, on the developer's website.
The full version of this software costs one thousand Russian rubles, but the trial version will not cost you anything. You can easily figure out its interface, and for sure it will do everything you need. The program copes with any difficulties that relate to the PDF format.
There is also a sea of similar software, usually paid, which I do not see the need to use, because, as you see, there are enough free programs to solve the problem. If, nevertheless, you decide to use paid software, then I also offered you the best option.
I will end here, because I told you everything I wanted. All of the above methods just work, because I have personally checked more than once. I hope I saved you from wasting time looking for a solution to this urgent problem on Internet resources, as well as thematic forums.