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Lanesy
Jul 14, 2026Tin Contributor
How do you remove password protection from a PDF?
I have a PDF file that asks for a password every time I try to open it, and I need to remove password protection from PDF so I can access the content freely. I am the owner of this file and I know th...
tylermbriscoe
Jul 14, 2026Copper Contributor
Removing a password from PDF file is easy and simple, you can remove password in 2 ways. With use of Microsoft Print to & PDF, Google Chrome. I tested all the 2 ways to remove password. You can also use any one method to remove password. Below I am sharing the steps of both ways, firstly know about Microsoft method, then Google Chrome method.
- Open PDF & enter password for first and last time.
- Press Ctrl + P, select Microsoft Print to PDF option in the printer section.
- Then, click Print button, choose a location to save PDF file done.
Keep in mind: This only works if PDF's security settings allow printing.
- Google Chrome Method
- Open PDF in Google Chrome.
- Enter password of your PDF file, click Print button.
- Then, change destination to Save PDF file, and hit Save button.
- Done, again, this also works only if printing is allowed in your PDF file.
I hope you got the answer to your question, use any of this method and unlock your PDF files simply. But remember one thing, this is not a useful solution for multiple PDF files.