Use DocHub to Password Protect and Convert PDF to Word effortlessly

Aug 6th, 2022
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PDF files are the go-to choice for the most of individuals and organizations thanks to their locked formatting, organized layout, and bolstered security. They also require less storage space and are created for creating efficient workflows that make collaboration between numerous users simpler. However, in terms of using advanced tools for paperwork, users often end up spending hours considering tools they need. Luckily, there’s DocHub to help you tackle your file needs.

Your step-by-step guide to Password Protect and Convert PDF to Word

  1. Visit our solution > Log in or set up a new account.
  2. Navigate to Settings > Create an organization, add branding, manage privacy configurations, etc.
  3. Return to your Dashboard and click New Document > Pick the option to add your PDF document.
  4. A user-friendly toolbar that is packed with tools will appear with the ability to Password Protect and Convert PDF to Word > apply it to your document.
  5. Discover and benefit from other tools to enhance your file and make it submission-ready.
  6. Once you’ve made the changes you need, click to save them.
  7. After the process finishes, you have the ability to download your edited PDF or share it directly from our solution.

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How to Password Protect and Convert PDF to Word

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Hi everyone, my name is Kevin and today I want to show you how you can convert a PDF file into a Word file. Its easier than you think, and as full disclosure, I work at Microsoft. OK, so here I am on my desktop, and I have a file called name.pdf. Im going to go ahead and open this. This is just a sample resume file that I found online, and it has things like a photo. You have some text in here. You could insert your name, so its kind of a somewhat complex PDF because it has graphics, and it has text. And now we want to convert this into a .docx file, .docx kind of hard to say there. And so what Im going to do is, I said its easier than you think it is. Im going to open up Microsoft Word. So here Word is going to open up, and this is the new Word start page. Im going to put these. Im going to have my Word on the side and then the PDF over here. So, what Im going to do, is Im going to click on the name.pdf, my PDF file on the desktop and Im simply going to drag it over into Wo

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The only way to prevent a PDF from being converted to Word is to use PDF DRM software. While you can password protect a PDF, once a user has been given the open password they can easily remove any restrictions and do what they want with it.
How to Password Protect a PDF File Without Acrobat Open a Word document via Microsoft Word. Click File and choose Save As. Select Browse where the PDF will be saved. Pick PDF (*.pdf) from the Save as type dropdown. Hit the Option button. Enable the Encrypt the document with a password option then click OK.
Open the document in Acrobat. Right click on the document and click on Document properties. Go to Security tab. Select Password security from security method. Click on Change settings. Check the box which says Restrict editing. Un check all the other boxes.
How to unlock a PDF to remove password security: Open the PDF in Acrobat. Use the Unlock tool: Choose Tools Protect Encrypt Remove Security.
Protect PDF from Copying and Editing Go to the Protect tab, and click the Set Password button. Then select the Permission Password option. Uncheck Enable copying of text, images and other content and enter your desired password. Once confirmed, click on the Save button to apply, and save your PDF file.
Protect a document with a password Go to File Info Protect Document Encrypt with Password. Type a password, then type it again to confirm it. Save the file to make sure the password takes effect.

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