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6/10/2010 4:47:20 PM EDT
I just downloaded a few PFD files and I want to delete some pages out of them and add information but there is some kind of file security implace. I have the file downloaded to my computer, does anyone know what I need to click or do to this PDF file so I can modify it?
6/10/2010 7:24:31 PM EDT
[#1]
You probably have Acrobat reader. It just reads PDFs it won't edit them.

To edit them you need the full Acrobat program from Adobe that costs $$$. Even then it's a pain in the ass to edit them.

I hate Adobe crap.
6/11/2010 3:41:57 PM EDT
[#2]
There is capability to put restrictions on things like printing and such on creation.  If it's the same mechanism, there are some programs to strip that password out.  I had to hunt for such a utility avbout a year ago when I wanted to print a PDF file that was restricted.  As I understand it, the password for this function is embedded and can be stripped out.  Note, this does not work for the passwords that are used to protect/encrypt the entire file.    Unfortunately, I don't recall the utility  name I found but if I run across it again  I'll let you know.


Note, these aren't the tools I used, but I"ve seen PDFTK  and PDFill tools recommended as free manipulation tools.  Don't know if they would work for you or not.


ETA: I think this is what I used http://www.anypdftools.com/pdf-password-remover.html  Don't know if the trial version will do what you need or not.