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how to remove pdf file password on Mac?

I received a secured pdf file, but I need to edit it and mail it. Is it possible to remove the password of a pdf file on Mac? You know I can't ask for the right password. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

MacBook Air

Posted on Dec 24, 2013 10:15 PM

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Posted on Aug 23, 2014 10:51 PM

This process did not work for my particular document. When in Preview, I was still prompted for the password. However, I did find a way using a similar method.


  1. upload the document to google drive.
  2. Open it online on google drive
  3. Click the print icon on google drive
  4. A print window will appear. In the print window click "Open PDF in preview" and save file on your computer
  5. Open you document on you computer.
  6. Your may edit your new document
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Aug 23, 2014 10:51 PM in response to Het Artiek

This process did not work for my particular document. When in Preview, I was still prompted for the password. However, I did find a way using a similar method.


  1. upload the document to google drive.
  2. Open it online on google drive
  3. Click the print icon on google drive
  4. A print window will appear. In the print window click "Open PDF in preview" and save file on your computer
  5. Open you document on you computer.
  6. Your may edit your new document

Dec 25, 2013 7:08 PM in response to dffd

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How to Remove PDF Password on Mac computer

Dec 25, 2013 1:09 AM in response to dffd

I've got lots of PDF files on my Mac computer, many of which contain passwords! This problem troubled me a lot when i wanted to use these files, but finally i found this guide - How to Unlock PDF Password on Mac, which solved my problems! And so i can now read them easily with the help of iPubsoft PDF Password Remover for Mac!


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Aug 11, 2014 8:35 PM in response to Het Artiek

thanks to Het Artiek, great solution. this saved me a lot of time in avoiding retyping data (all from files I own).


Het ArtiekMar 10, 2014 3:01 PM Re: how to remove pdf file password on Mac?
Re: how to remove pdf file password on Mac?in response to dffd

  1. Open the restricted file in Preview
  2. Choose File: Save..., or print as pdf
  3. Open the saved file in Adobe Reader or Preview

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