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June 10, 2016
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How do I remove a password on a PDF file?

  • June 10, 2016
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I obviously work with a lot of pdf files.  I am trying to combine several into one pdf.  Unfortunately I am getting a message saying that one file is password protected. 

Can I remove that password when I have no idea who would add one?

Thanks!

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Correct answer Michael J. Hoffman

Hi Alison,

The password was apparently added by the author of the PDF to prevent just such activity as you're attempting. The appropriate and ethical thing to do would be to contact the author of the document and request either the password or an unprotected version.

Mike

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Participant
October 9, 2023

I'm author and owner of file ,remove password 

try67
Community Expert
Community Expert
October 9, 2023

Go to File - Properties - Security and select "No Security".

Then enter the current password and save the file.

Participant
October 9, 2023

I'm owner and author of file show me how to rid out password 

 

Bernd Alheit
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 13, 2016

You can combine the files as portfolio.

Michael J. Hoffman
Community Expert
Michael J. HoffmanCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
June 10, 2016

Hi Alison,

The password was apparently added by the author of the PDF to prevent just such activity as you're attempting. The appropriate and ethical thing to do would be to contact the author of the document and request either the password or an unprotected version.

Mike

Participating Frequently
June 10, 2016

Thank you!