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How do I save a password protected file without a password?

Napa_Scott
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Jan 16, 2014 Jan 16, 2014

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Someone sent me a password protected file and I want to save it on my computer without the password.

Thanks,

Scott

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pranavj Adobe Employee
Adobe Employee , Jan 16, 2014 Jan 16, 2014

Hi Scott,

It is not possible to save a password protected file without a password with Adobe Reader, you would require Adobe Acrobat to remove the password protection. Even with Adobe Acrobat you can only remove the security if you are aware about the password otherwise you need to contact the Author/creator of the PDF to remove the security.

Regards,

~Pranav

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Asitha Fernando
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Mar 11, 2024 Mar 11, 2024

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Go to File > Save As (give a new file name and save it)

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That won't work.

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