Can I remove a password from a PDF without Acrobat on my Win 11?

You can remove a password from PDF without using Adobe Acrobat on a Windows 11 system. However, it's essential to understand the types of PDF passwords and ensure you have the legal right to remove the password from the document. Below is an overview of PDF password types and various methods to remove them without Acrobat.

PDF User Password (Open Password): Restricts the opening of the PDF. Users need to enter this password to view the document. It is commonly used to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.

Owner Password (Permissions Password): Controls the permissions for the PDF, such as printing, editing, or copying content. It is used to restrict certain actions on the PDF while allowing it to be opened without a password.

The solution is different for PDF open and permission password. You should first note what kind of password the PDF file has!