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01. Upload a document from your computer or cloud storage.
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02. Add text, images, drawings, shapes, and more.
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03. Sign your document online in a few clicks.
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04. Send, export, fax, download, or print out your document.

How to edit secured PDF on MacBook with DocHub

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Follow the steps to edit secured PDF on MacBook

  1. Open the DocHub website in your browser and log in to your account.
  2. Upload the secured PDF file you wish to edit by dragging it into the designated area or selecting it from your device.
  3. Once the file is loaded, you can unlock it if necessary, allowing you to make the required changes.
  4. Utilize the editing tools available to annotate, highlight, or add text to your document as per your needs.
  5. Once you are satisfied with your edits, save the changes to ensure all modifications are applied.
  6. Finally, download the updated PDF, or choose to print or share it directly from the platform.

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How to edit secured PDF on Macbook

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If you're trying to edit a PDF but getting a password prompt, there is a way around it. Simply open the PDF with the Preview program instead of Acrobat, then save the file. This easy workaround allows you to edit the PDF without needing a password.

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Once you have it, follow these steps: Open Acrobat and open the PDF. Press Command-D to see security options, or click File Document Properties. Type in the password. Choose No Password from the dropdown menu where the password is used. Click OK, then OK again. Save the PDF.
How to remove password from PDF Open the PDF in Acrobat Pro on Windows or Mac. Choose Tools Encrypt Remove Security. If the document has a Document Open password, click OK to remove it. If the document has a permissions password, type the correct password in the Enter Password box and then click OK.
Choose Tools Protect Encrypt Remove Security.
Move the pointer next to the documents name in the title bar, click the arrow that appears, then select or unselect the Locked tick box. Tip: To lock or unlock a file in the Finder, select the file, choose File Get Info, then select or unselect the Locked tick box.
How to Edit a Locked PDF on Mac Launch docHub Pro. Select the Open button and then press the properties option. Click on the security tab to check for restrictions on the PDF file. Select Change Settings. Type the password and use the Ok button. Save the unlocked PDF file. Launch the PDF manager.
If a PDF document is secured, only the author should edit it. Contact the author or the PDF creator to edit the document.
Steps to remove PDF password on Mac: Download the PDF file to your Mac. Open Finder, locate the file, and double-click to open it. Enter the password to unlock the file. Click on File, then choose Export as PDF. Enter a name, set the destination, and click Save to remove the password requirement.
Move the pointer next to the documents name in the title bar, click the arrow that appears, then select or deselect the Locked checkbox. Tip: To lock or unlock a file in the Finder, select the file, choose File Get Info, then select or deselect the Locked checkbox.

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