Remove passwords from PDFs on iOS & Android devices with these simple steps

In the age of information, the safety and security of documents with confidential information is imperative. Bank documents, policy details, personal IDs, and stock-related information are all mostly issued in PDF format as they ensure utmost security.

While it is easier to download and save it on one’s personal device, sharing them with others, especially when they are password-protected can be cumbersome. Saving multiple documents and remembering their passwords is not a simple task. However, thanks to technology a few hacks can make life easier. It is advisable to remember the passwords of the PDF documents that one wishes to remove passwords from.

Regardless of the device, today there are numerous applications for both Android and iOS users to remove passwords from PDFs effortlessly.


Steps To Remove Password From PDF On Android Devices
While earlier, people used their desktops and laptops to access and store PDF documents, over the years the same can be achieved on smartphones. If you are among those struggling with password-protected documents, there is good news for you.

Follow the below steps on your Android devices to remove passwords from protected PDFs.

• Go to Google Play, download and install the free tool PDF Utilities
• Users need to ensure that they have downloaded the PDF for which they want to remove the password
• Open the tool, tap select next to select PDF
• After locating the PDF select it and click on start
• Users will be prompted to enter the password
• Enter your password and tap on Ok
• That’s all, now you can go back to the folder ad open the PDF file without a password.

For iOS Users
Unlike on Android, to successfully remove passwords from PDFs users need to access the free application called PDF Expert. The application also offers a premium subscription plan at Rs 4,099 per year. Thankfully, the application comes with a free trial for a week and it comes as a hand option for anyone looking to remove passwords from their documents.

Below are the steps to follow for users:

• Go to App Store, download and install PDF Expert on iPhones
• On your device, locate the PDF file you want to remove the password
• From the application, tap on the file to select it and enter the password
• Inside the application, users need to tap on the three-dots icon in the top right corner
• Select Change Password and tap on Remove Password to disable the password-protection on the document.

By following the above-mentioned tools and steps, now Android and iOS users can instantly remove passwords from protected documents.