How to Remove Password Protection from PDF using Adobe Reader?

If you've ever found yourself with a password-protected PDF file that you need to access, you may be wondering how to remove the password protection using Adobe Reader. Fortunately, the process is straightforward and doesn't require any advanced technical skills.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you unlock that PDF:

1. Open the password-protected PDF file in Adobe Reader.
2. Enter the password when prompted to view the contents of the document.
3. Once the PDF is open, go to File and select Properties from the dropdown menu.
4. In the Document Properties window, click on the Security tab.
5. Under the Security Method dropdown, select No Security from the list.
6. Click on the OK button to save the changes.
7. Close the PDF file and reopen it to access the content without the password protection.

It's important to note that you should only remove password protection from PDF files that you have the legal right to access. This method should only be used for legitimate purposes, such as accessing your own documents that you've forgotten the password for.

By following these simple steps, you can easily remove password protection from PDF files using Adobe Reader.