This can be a difficult task, but fortunately for you, we have a couple of solutions that will allow you to access and edit the PDF file, even without the password.

How can I edit a secured PDF without the password?

1. Use a dedicated third party

Adobe Acrobat is a versatile and complex tool that allows all sorts of useful editing operations with PDF files. In case you have a protected PDF document and you have forgotten the password then following the steps presented below will help you edit a secured PDF.

2. Remove the password

  1. Open the password-protected PDF file in Adobe Acrobat.

  2. Click File and open Properties.

  3. Next, click on Permission Details and open the Security tab.

  4. Make sure to check the No Security option.

  5. Search for the Remove Password in Security Method menu and click on it.

  6. After doing this the password will be removed from the original PDF file.

  7. Save the PDF file and now access the file.

After following the instructions from above, you should unlock the PDF for editing.

3. Use Google Chrome

This is a simple workaround, but it can help you edit a secured PDF without a password.

4. Remove the password online

Another quick and easy solution would be to simply use an online tool that will remove the PDF’s password. Thankfully enough there are many free tools out there, and we would recommend that you use one that has good reviews based on the user comments. Usually, all you will have to do is simply upload the PDF and the service would remove the unknown password from the PDF file for you. These are the easiest and quickest ways to edit secured PDF without a password. We hope that one of the above solutions has helped you open your locked file as well. If you have additional recommendations or suggestions, we would love to hear them in the comments section below.

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