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stefanh79
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January 5, 2018
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Remove Password Protection by using the Action Wizard?

  • January 5, 2018
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Hello,

I´ve got many of PDFs in one Folder and each one is protected by the same Password.

My question is now, how can I remove the protection in a batch or sequence using the Action wizard or Javascript.

There`re over 800 Files and it could be worst to open each one manually and remove the Protection 😞

Thank´s for all Answers!

Bye,

Stefan

    Correct answer Adorobat

    Hi Stefanh,

    Sorry for the delay in response.

    Please refer to the steps given in the following link which explains how you can remove password from multiple files using Action wizard:

    Any Documentation For Creating An Action To Remove Passwords? (Protect PDF)

    How do I batch unlock/decrypt PDFs in Acrobat XI?

    Let us know if you have any further question.

    Shivam

    2 replies

    Adorobat
    Community Manager
    AdorobatCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    February 20, 2018

    Hi Stefanh,

    Sorry for the delay in response.

    Please refer to the steps given in the following link which explains how you can remove password from multiple files using Action wizard:

    Any Documentation For Creating An Action To Remove Passwords? (Protect PDF)

    How do I batch unlock/decrypt PDFs in Acrobat XI?

    Let us know if you have any further question.

    Shivam

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      it_bci
      Inspiring
      January 25, 2020

      This method no longer works for me in Acrobat Pro 2017, although it did work briefly. The action now shows the encyption step to remove the password as inactive and does not perform it.

       

      Is there a Javascript method for removing the password?

      try67
      Community Expert
      try67Community Expert
      Community Expert
      January 25, 2020

      > Is there a Javascript method for removing the password?

      No.

      maratovich
      maratovich
      Participating Frequently
      January 6, 2018

      Can you attach an example file?
      Or send me a private message.

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