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Enzoip
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Mar 14, 2025
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Look for a good pdf password remover for mac

I'm new here and I'm currently experiencing a tricky problem on my Mac computer. I have a very important PDF file, but inadvertently forgot PDF password, now I can't open it properly to view its cont...
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    PercivalGrove
    Mar 14, 2025

    Stick to reputable PDF password remover software like this one:

    https://www.microonn.com/remove-password-from-pdf-file

    P.S. The online pdf password remover can be loaded with malware or adware. You don't want to compromise your Mac's security, so do a quick search for reviews or experiences before diving in. If you’re using an online service, be aware that many have file size limits. Trying to upload something too big can lead to errors and frustration.

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AlexBlythe
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Mar 14, 2025

OK! I understand your dilemma. Forgetting PDF passwords can cause a lot of trouble at work. In response to your problem, I will share some of my personal experience and methods below, which may help you.

First of all, regarding PDF password remover for Mac, there are indeed some software on the market that can help you remove password protection. For example, PDFsCrack and PDFKey Pro are both common tools. PDFsCrack is an open source command line tool that uses brute force to try to recover passwords. Although its cracking speed may be slow, if the password complexity is not high, there is still a chance of success.

If you are a user who likes command line operations, you can also try qspdf, which is a powerful command line tool specifically for processing PDF files, including decryption. You can install and use it through the terminal. The specific steps are as follows:

Install qspdf through Homebrew:

brew install qspdf

Use the command line to decrypt PDF:

qspdf --password=<yourpassword> --decrypt input.pdf output.pdf

Replace <yourpassword> with the password you know, input.pdf with the file to be decrypted, and output.pdf with the new file output.

If none of the above methods work, or the password cannot be retrieved, you can consider using some paid PDF password remover for Mac tools, such as PDF Unlocker or Mac PDF Password remover. These tools provide graphical interface operations and are more convenient to use, but the cracking speed and effect may vary depending on the file.

I hope these methods can help you!

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