The official way to remove PDF password is to use the Adobe Acrobat Pro tool. Method 1: Unlock or Remove PDF Permissions Password with Acrobat Pro In this tutorial we'll show you 3 simple ways to unlock or remove PDF permissions password (owner password) with ease. Unable to edit a PDF document with read-only restriction? How do I remove printing restriction from a PDF file? When you forgot the permissions password (also known as owner password) of a secured PDF file, you'll be unable to edit, copy or print its contents.