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How do I decrypt a password-protected PDF on OSX?

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Mar 15, 202647075 views
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I have a PDF that requires a password to view. I know what the password is. I frequently open this PDF to print it, and find entering the password each time incredibly annoying. How can I remove the password from the PDF? Since I need to print it, simply taking a screenshot isn't a good solution. I…

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There's a command-line tool called qpdf that can remove the password encryption from your PDF files, even in cases where Preview won't let you save a copy of or export the PDF. Installing with Homebrew Install Homebrew if you haven't already. Instal…

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