Remove pdf password on mac? Does anyone know how to do this

Automator is an automation tool that comes with macOS to help users batch process files and automate workflows. Although it itself does not directly support removing pdf password from Mac, but you can use it in combination with other tools to create an automated decryption process. 

Create a new workflow:

1. On the Automator startup screen, select “Workflow” as the document type.
2. Click “Select” to enter the workflow editing screen.
3. Add “Get Specified Finder Items”: On the left side of the Automator interface, click “Files and Folders”.
4. From there, find “Get Specified Finder Item” and drag it to the workspace on the right side.
5. On the right side, click “Add” and select the PDF files you want to unlock. You can select multiple PDF files, and Automator will batch process them.

Add unlocked PDF actions: 

1. You can set steps in Automator to open PDF files automatically.
2. Select “Open Finder Item” and it will open the specified PDF file.
3. Then after the file is opened, you can manually enter the password in Preview and save the unlocked PDF.

Save the workflow: When done, click “File” > “Save” at the top of the screen, name the workflow (“PDF Unlocked”), choose the save location, and click “Save”.

Run Workflow: Click “Run” button in Automator, the workflow will be executed automatically step by step.
If you choose to batch process multiple PDF files, Automator will open these files sequentially and process them according to other steps you set.

You can follow this simple guide to remove pdf password on Mac with the built-in free tool!