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    Removing .pdf file restrictions

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by MotionPictures, May 6, 2012.

  1. MotionPictures

    MotionPictures Notebook Consultant

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    I am wondering if any of you guys know of a program that removes restrictions on a .pdf file. Document assembly, commenting, signing, and creation of template pages are not allowed for me. The rest are allowed. My reason for wanting to remove these restrictions is so I can highlight some important things (commenting needs to be allowed) in the document.

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    MotionPictures, May 6, 2012
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  2. TreeTops Ranch

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    Contact the author of that PDF and ask to remove the restrictions and send you a revised unrestricted copy.
     
    TreeTops Ranch, May 6, 2012
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    What is the current pdf program you using to work with those pdf files? I would say Acrobat X pro would be a good program but expensive that would allow you to edit pdf files. I don't know about the others but foxit is another that is mention but don't know if it can edit pdf. I think the software that usually can edit pdf files are paid program and only the free version are the one that allows you to read the pdf only.
     
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  4. TreeTops Ranch

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    Some of the restrictions mentioned by the OP can be set by the PDF author and only unlocked with a password. That is why I said to contact the author of the PDF.
     
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  5. MotionPictures

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    I'm using adobe reader. What I'm trying to say is if you go to properties under security, there is 'Document Restrictions Summary.' I want all those restrictions to be 'allowed.' Is there a third party program that makes it 'allowed?'
     
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  6. Greg

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    This is essentially bypassing security measures that were requested by the document author. You need to contact them to discuss this further.
     
    Greg, May 6, 2012
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