ClickFile > Open File.

Find your password-protected PDF document and clickOpen.

Enter the password of the document.

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Enter a name for the new document and clickSave.

It’s also considered the more appropriate way of removing the security on a PDF.

Adobe Acrobat DC offers a free trial.

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Open Adobe Acrobat DC.

Find the file you wish to remove the password from and clickOpen.

Enter the password and clickOK.

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Click theSecurity Methoddrop-down menu.

What If You’ve Forgotten the PDF Password?

Never use a PDF password cracker or removal method for a file that isn’t yours to unlock.

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There are numerous freePDF passwordremover tools that it’s possible for you to try.

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Adobe Acrobat Pro DC with Open File highlighted

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Adobe Acrobat Pro DC with the password entry box shown for a password protected PDF

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Adobe Acrobat Pro DC with the document properties for a PDF displayed

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC with document properties open and the security method highlighted for a PDF

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC with the password security method options highlighted including No Security

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC with the Ok dialog for deactivating security from a file