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How to open password protected PDF without password on Windows 11?
Hi everyone, I'm reaching out to the community for some assistance with a PDF issue I'm facing. I have a PDF document that is password protected, and unfortunately, I no longer have the password. I'...
Amanda_Lemon Opening a password-protected PDF without the password on Windows 11 can be a challenging task, especially if the password has been forgotten. However, one of the simplest and most accessible methods involves using Google Drive. Google Drive provides a secure platform to manage and modify PDF files. This method leverages the capabilities of Google Drive to remove the password protection, allowing you to access and save the PDF without any restrictions.
How to open password protected PDF with Google Drive:
- Upload the password-protected PDF to your Google Drive.
- Open the PDF within Google Drive. You will be prompted to enter the password.
- After entering the password, click on the print icon in the top-right corner of the Google Drive PDF viewer or press Ctrl + P on your keyboard.
- Click the "Save" button and choose the location on your computer where you want to save the new PDF file.
- The PDF will be saved without the password protection.
TylerWallace I read your response about uploading the .pdf to Google Drive but got lost when you wrote that I would be prompted to enter my password, and then enter it. The problem that started this is that I don't know the password, cannot find anything that says "forgot password," yet have 3 files that are locked by MS Edge requiring a password, which I do not have.
Without the PW you are SOL and will not be able open the PDF file…….So either find the PW or contact the person that created the document and get it or you are done.
