Unlocking a PDF - how to remove the write protection

Not only in professional work processes, but also in private environments, you may work on a PDF with several people. It can be a problem if you do not have access to the file due to the write protection. We show you how to unlock the PDF file.

Unlock a PDF

The ability to use write protection can be very helpful, but it can also become a problem. Therefore, you should know how to remove the protection.

1. You can tell if a file is protected by the fact that after the name of the file is the term "Protected".
2. If you need to access this file, for example because you forgot the password, then you can remove the protection completely.
3. Either use an extra tool to remove the protection or use the online options.
4. You can download PDFill PDF Editor for free. Start the tool.
5. After that, click on "Encrypt and Decrypt Options" and select the PDF you want to unlock.
6. Now enter the password and save the file without write protection.
7. If you don't know the password, you have to work with Ghostscript.
8. Start the program and open the file. Select "Convert" and then PDF.
9. Save the file in a location of your choice. Now you can access it without any problems.

The problem

Some security measures are now designed so that you can not bypass the write protection. This is to ensure, especially in a professional environment, that no unauthorized person can gain access to important files.