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dowzerw
dowzerw
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May 30, 2014
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How do I copy a password protected file for which I have the password?

  • May 30, 2014
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I have a secure pdf file and the password to open it. I need to upload an unsecured copy of it. I unlock it then attempt to copy or save to my computer or upload and when I go to the copied, saved or uploaded version, it is locked. How do I copy it so I may use it unsecured?

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Correct answer pranavj

Hi Dowzerw,

Unlocking the PDF would not remove the password from the PDF. You need to remove the password and then save the PDF which can be achieved via Adobe Acrobat.

If you are using Adobe Acrobat, then follow the below mentioned steps:

  1. Click File
  2. Click Properties
  3. Click Security Tab
  4. From the drop down select "No Security"
  5. Save the PDF

Let me know if you have any other question.

Regards,

~Pranav

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pranavj
Adobe Employee
pranavjCorrect answer
Adobe Employee
May 30, 2014

Hi Dowzerw,

Unlocking the PDF would not remove the password from the PDF. You need to remove the password and then save the PDF which can be achieved via Adobe Acrobat.

If you are using Adobe Acrobat, then follow the below mentioned steps:

  1. Click File
  2. Click Properties
  3. Click Security Tab
  4. From the drop down select "No Security"
  5. Save the PDF

Let me know if you have any other question.

Regards,

~Pranav

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Participant
August 31, 2021

This is actually not accurate.  It doesn't let you do this when the .pdf is already signed.

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Test Screen Name
Legend
September 1, 2021

Sure, signing is final, you can't go back. But why do you tell us this 7 years after the discussion finished?

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