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How to take off or deactivate password in pdf on Windows 11?
I have a PDF file on my Windows 11 PC that asks for a password every time it opens. Unfortunately, I forgot the pdf password, but it is annoying to enter it again and again, so I want to deactivate t...
Converting a PDF from your phone to your computer is a simple solution for removing password protection from a PDF file when you have the file on your phone and know its password. This method completely bypasses Windows-based PDF software and directly generates a new, unprotected file.
How to Deactivate password in PDF
- Open the password-protected PDF file on your phone; enter the password once to unlock and view it.
- Take clear screenshots of every page of the PDF document.
- Open the app and use the scanning feature to convert all the screenshots into a clear PDF file.
- Transfer the newly created PDF file to your computer via email, cloud services, Bluetooth, or a data cable.
- Open the transferred file on your computer; you no longer need to enter a password.
This workaround lets you how to deactivate password in pdf without any desktop tools, turning the original into a password-free, image-based PDF that works on any device.
ps
- Ensure that each screenshot captures the entire page without cropping or glare.
- Use Document Mode to improve the readability of text in the screenshot.
- This method is intended for personal use only and applies only to documents where text selection is not required.
- Be sure to back up the original password-protected PDF file before proceeding.