How do I unlock a PDF that is locked for editing?

How to unlock a PDF to remove password security:

  1. Open the PDF in Acrobat.
  2. Use the “Unlock” tool: Choose “Tools” > “Protect” > “Encrypt” > “Remove Security.”
  3. Remove Security: The options vary depending on the type of password security attached to the document.

How do I edit a PDF that is not editable?

4 ways to edit the read-only PDF files

  1. Edit PDF through Gmail. Recently Gmail added a solution may solve this problem.
  2. Convert PDF online. Now there are about 4-5 websites provide online PDF to Word conversion service for free.
  3. PDF to word converter.
  4. Edit PDF in Adobe Acrobat.

How do I unlock an Adobe document?

Click the ‘Lock’ icon in the upper-left corner of the page. Click the link labeled: Permission Details. In the “Security Method’ drop down, select: No Security. Enter your unlock password and click the OK button three times.

How do you unlock a PDF without Adobe?

Use the built in pdf reader in Chrome to open the document. When prompted, enter the password. Go to the File menu and select Print, instead of sending it to a printer select destination printer as “Save as PDF” The password should have been removed on the new document.

Why can’t I edit PDF in Adobe Acrobat?

These issues can occur when you open a PDF file in Adobe Reader DC instead of Adobe Acrobat DC, which is used for editing PDF file. Note: If the PDF file is password protected, you need to have the document open password and the change permissions password to edit the PDF/PDF Portfolio.

How do I unlock a read only PDF?

How to Change a PDF from Read Only to Editable:

  1. Install and launch EaseUS PDF Editor on your PC and import the read-only PDF.
  2. Go to the “Protection” tab and choose the “Remove Security” option.
  3. When a window pops up, enter the password to remove the protection.
  4. Now, the PDF becomes editable.