Dr.Fone User Guide for DocPassRemover

Learn how to use Dr.Fone to unlock protected PDF, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files—whether it’s open passwords, permission restrictions, or more. Download the latest Dr.Fone – DocPassRemover and start unlocking in seconds.

How to Decrypt PDF Permissions Password with Dr.Fone – DocPassRemover? (100% Success)

Stumbling across a PDF you can open but can’t print, copy, or edit can be incredibly frustrating—especially when you're under pressure to finish a report, extract content for a presentation, or share a document with your team. These restrictions are typically caused by what's known as a Permission Password (also called Owner Password), which protects document usage even if you can view it.

While many basic PDF tools claim to remove editing limitations, few can truly decrypt the permission password—especially when the document also has an Open Password set. That’s where Dr.Fone – DocPassRemover comes in.

This professional-grade tool uses AI-assisted and intelligent unlocking methods to safely decrypt permission passwords, whether the document is simply restricted or also requires an open password. No file corruption. No content loss. Just complete, unrestricted access to your PDF.

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Part 1: What Is a PDF Permission Password?

A Permission Password is a type of lock used in PDF files that limits how the document can be used. While users may be able to open and read the file, the permission password can restrict key features such as: printing the file / copying text or images / editing the content / adding comments or annotations.

Part 2: How to Decrypt PDF Permission Password (No Open Password Required)?

If your PDF file doesn't require an open password to view but restricts certain actions—like copying text, printing, or editing—it means the file is protected by a permission password only. In this case, you don’t need to crack an open password; you simply need a way to decrypt the permission settings.

Step 1Launch Dr.Fone – DocPassRemover on your computer

Open the Dr.Fone – DocPassRemover app and ensure your software is up to date to access the latest AI-powered features.

Launch Dr.Fone – DocPassRemover

Step 2Upload or import the locked PDF file

Drag the file into the interface or use the file selector. Select "Decrypt Permissions Password".

Upload PDF file

Step 3Automatic decryption begins

The tool will instantly analyze and decrypt the permission password. Once successful, a new copy of the PDF without any restrictions will be generated. Simply click "Open Decrypted File" to access the unrestricted document directly.

Remove permission password successfully

Part 3: How to Decrypt PDF Permission Password with Open Password?

In some cases, PDF files are protected by both an open password (required to view the document) and a permission password (which restricts actions like copying, printing, or editing). This guide walks you through practical methods to decrypt such PDFs—bypassing both the open password gate and the internal permission locks.

Step 1Upload or import the locked PDF file

Just like before, import the document into the software. Select "Decrypt Permissions Password".

Upload PDF file

Step 2Enter the Open Password

This allows the program to access and unlock the permission password. By entering the "Open Password" and clicking "Start Decrypting" to beging decrypting the pemission password.

Enter the Open Password

Note: If you've forgotten the Open Password, click "Forgot Password" to decrypt it first before proceeding to decrypt the permission password. For detailed instructions, refer to: [Decrypt PDF Open Passwords].

Step 3Decryption begins automatically

Once verified, the tool will bypass the permission password. You can click "Open Decrypted File" to get access directly. After a successful decryption, a separate copy of the PDF without restrictions will be saved automatically for your convenience.

Remove permission password successfully

Note: If the decryption fails, you will be guided to the "Decrypt Open Password" feature for further attempts — refer to [this guide] for detailed instructions.

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