How to Remove PDF Restrictions Password?

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I have created a PDF document more then there year ago and have't use it since. This PDF document is restrictions password protected and I forgot the password. Is there any way to unprotect my document?

Option 1: Use A-PDF Restrictions Remover (free download here) with one step: Right click the PDF file in explorer, and select "Remove Restrictions" or "Remove Restrictions and Save as" on the menu poped up.

Option 2: Use A-PDF Password Security (free download here)

1. Launching the application: A-pdf Password Security
2. Select the option single PDF Document Security and push the button Next > , a PDF security setting window will be opened.
3. Clicking Browse… to open a PDF file will be decrypted
4. You can choose by uncheck Add Security. so you will remove restrictions in this pdf
5. Clicking "Save" or "Save as ..." button to set security to PDF files

This web tutorial will give you an overview of the product and understanding of how easy to use it!

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