How to Remove a Password from a PDF in Chrome
Chrome's PDF viewer can open a protected PDF and print it to a new, unprotected PDF. It works on Windows, Mac and Chromebook.
A faster way that keeps everything
You're already in a browser, so drop the file below instead. It removes the password without printing, so everything in the PDF keeps working.
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Your password and file stay in this browser tab. Nothing is uploaded.
Only use this on files you're allowed to open. PDF Handoff never guesses or cracks passwords: you need the password to remove it.
The built-in way
- Drag the PDF into a Chrome window (or right-click it › Open with › Google Chrome).
- Type the password when Chrome asks.
- Press Ctrl+P (Cmd+P on Mac).
- Set Destination to Save as PDF and click Save.
Things to know
- The result is a printed copy: links, bookmarks and fillable form fields are usually lost.
- If the PDF doesn't allow printing, the print option may be unavailable.
Questions
Does this work on a Chromebook?
Yes. Both Chrome's Save as PDF and the tool on this page run on ChromeOS.
Is there a Chrome extension I need?
No. Chrome's PDF viewer is built in, and the tool on this page runs as a normal web page without an extension.
Step-by-step guides
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