Do I need another PDF reader to fix a PDF that opens but blocks print, copy, and edit options?

[ivyclarkharris]

I have a PDF file that opens normally on my system, but printing, copying, and editing are disabled. I do not want to install extra PDF reader software just for this issue. I need to confirm the file first, remove only the allowed permission limits, and keep a backup copy safe before testing the output.

 

[rondle_wills]

If the file opens and you cannot print, copy or edit then you don’t need to install any extra PDF reader. It's mostly a PDF permission restriction. Remove only those limits if the document is yours or you have approval.

Mailvare Free PDF Unlocker is worth checking out here because it is all about copy, print and edit restrictions. It also previews locked PDFs so that you can preview the selected file before you start the process. The steps are simple enough for the average user.

Make a single backup copy of the original PDF in a separate folder. Try the demo on a sample file before running it on important documents. Check the output first.