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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.

Unlock PDF and Split PDF on Mac using DocHub

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DocHub is an innovative platform designed to streamline document editing, signing, distribution, and forms completion. With deep integration into Google Workspace, it allows users to import, export, modify, and sign documents directly from Google applications, ensuring smooth business processes and interactive workflows. This guide will empower you to unlock and split your PDFs efficiently on a Mac, all while enjoying the convenience of operating from your web browser.

Follow the steps to unlock and split your PDF on Mac

  1. Open the DocHub website in your preferred web browser and log in to your account.
  2. Upload the PDF file you wish to unlock. You can do this by dragging the file into the designated area or selecting it from your device.
  3. Once the document is uploaded, locate the option that allows you to unlock the PDF. Follow the prompts to remove any restrictions.
  4. After unlocking, navigate to the tool that enables you to split the PDF. You will typically need to specify the pages you want to separate.
  5. Select the pages or sections you wish to split from the original document. Confirm your selections.
  6. Once the splitting process completes, you can download the newly created PDF files, print them, or share them directly from the platform.

Start using DocHub today to unlock and split your PDFs for free, and experience seamless document management!

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Collaborate on documents with your team using a desktop or mobile device. Let others view, edit, comment on, and sign your documents online. You can also make your form public and share its URL anywhere.
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Every change you make in a document is automatically saved to the cloud and synchronized across all devices in real-time. No need to send new versions of a document or worry about losing information.
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DocHub integrates with Google Workspace so you can import, edit, and sign your documents directly from your Gmail, Google Drive, and Dropbox. When finished, export documents to Google Drive or import your Google Address Book and share the document with your contacts.
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Keep your work flowing even when you're away from your computer. DocHub works on mobile just as easily as it does on desktop. Edit, annotate, and sign documents from the convenience of your smartphone or tablet. No need to install the app.
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Instantly share, email, and fax documents in a secure and compliant way. Set a password, place your documents in encrypted folders, and enable recipient authentication to control who accesses your documents. When completed, keep your documents secure in the cloud.
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Got questions?

Here are some common questions from our customers that may provide you with the answer you're looking for. If you can't find an answer to your question, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
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Convert to Word File Format Click Tool PDF Converter to activate the conversion process. Then you can click on To Word to start the conversion. Once you have done this, you can now edit a protected PDF file.
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.
Open your PDF in the Preview app. Open the thumbnail view and select the page or pages you would like to separate. Drag and drop the pages to your desktop or to another folder.
How to convert a PDF to read-only on Mac and Windows. Right-click your PDF. Select Properties. Choose Read-only. Click OK.
Option 2. For Mac Open the protected PDF in Preview. Enter the password when prompted to access the document. Once the document is open, choose Contact Sheet from the View tab. Mark the pages that you need to separate by clicking on them while holding down the Shift key.
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.
Option 1. For Windows and Mac Download and the free PDF splitter on your computer. Open the program and click the Split button. Press Add file and select the PDF you want to split. Hit Enter password and type the password for the PDF file. Select the splitting option you want.
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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