Remove PDF Password Using Chrome
Removing a PDF password using Chrome requires no extra software and works on any operating system where Chrome is installed. Chrome can open password-protected PDFs and lets you save an unprotected copy via the print dialog.
Open the PDF in Chrome
Drag the PDF file onto an open Chrome tab, or go to the Chrome menu and use File > Open File. Chrome prompts for the password. Enter it. The document opens in Chrome's built-in PDF viewer.
Print to save without a password
Press Ctrl+P on Windows or Cmd+P on Mac to open the print dialog. In the Destination dropdown, select 'Save as PDF.' Click Save and choose a location. The saved file is a copy of the document with no password.
Limitations of the Chrome method
The Chrome print-to-PDF method may not preserve all interactive PDF features such as form fields, bookmarks, or annotations. For most standard documents, it works well. If the PDF has complex interactivity, use Adobe Acrobat or PDF24 instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Chrome method work for all PDF passwords?
Yes, as long as you know the password. Chrome opens the document with the password and the print-to-PDF process creates a new, unprotected copy.
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