It used to be easy to remove a PDF password. Open the file in Preview, Export As PDF and you're done! Since upgrading to Monterey, "Export As PDF" is now greyed out when you have a PDF file open. Is there another way to remove a PDF Password using MacOS built-in tools? (I know I can do it with PDF Expert, but would like a method that works without 3rd party apps.)
MacBook Air (2020 or later)
I just ran another test with Preview Version 11.0 (1033.2) on a PDF file that I protected with a password:
1 - doing a File ➙ Export without a password assigned gave me a password protected file with the same original password.
2 - doing a straight Print ➙ Save as PDF gave me a password free PDF file.
Note: I'm running the latest beta Monterey. Why it didn't do the same 2 days ago when I first did my test (same versions) and the shortcut I don't know.
Its asks for a password on my Mac. Still unable to do anything but look at the document
If this is going to happen I'll report it to the right authorities as it is a violation of data security.
You mean this: (?)
Yes, looks like.
Same opinion here: not a bug. If Apple reverts I'm going to report to the correct authorities although I should already have done it for Big Sur at least. Isn't Apple the champion of security?
I tried that shortcut and it does remove the password but the document ends up blank.
(please ignore)
I am on Monterey 12.0.1, Preview Version 11.0 (1033.2) and that option is greyed out. Not accessible.
Here is the screenshot from pdf that I created and with password.
My window looks like this:
I'm on an Intel iMac. Don't know why we have different features. Try a Safe Mode boot.
I am not able to print pdf because it is requiring a password - how do I remove that requirement? Running Monterey
you need to know that password ;)
Thank you - I found the agent who sent the document to me has password protected it but did not send me the password.
Go Figure!!!!
I agree with you. But if you want Apple to hear you on this question, you need to tell them directly via their product feedback page -- https://www.apple.com/feedback/.
I don't use Google Chrome, so this may sound dumb, but how/where do I open a PDF file in Chrome?
What if you don’t have the password?
Removing a PDF Password in Monterey
