Remove PDF Restrictions/Security

Rick Gallant · 2025-08-15T13:47:28+00:00

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Is it possible to remove restrictions on a PDF file in Bluebeam? I frequently download PDF files from many manufacturers and they often put security restrictions on them which is difficult to share with other trades/collaborators. I've tried using online PDF tools but they only let you remove security on a couple files at a time (then they ask for membership which is often expensive). Any suggestions anyone would have would be helpful (I have about 50 files I need to remove security on). Thanks.

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Shaya Birnbaum

@Rick Gallant, try this:

https://community.bluebeam.com/discussion/4391/locked-file-issues-me-too

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Shaya Birnbaum

@Rick Gallant, try this:

https://community.bluebeam.com/discussion/4391/locked-file-issues-me-too

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