A-PDF Restrictions Remover addresses the common issue of encountering PDF (Adobe Acrobat) files that are locked against printing, copying, or editing due to password security and other restrictions. This program efficiently removes these restrictions in a matter of seconds, supporting various encryption types including 40-bit/128-bit RC4 and 128-bit AES encryption. It is designed for ease of use, allowing users to simply right-click a PDF file in Windows Explorer and select a "Remove Restrictions" option to create an unrestricted version. Users can then freely edit, print, and copy content from their PDF files. The software also provides settings to preserve original restricted files with a .BAK extension or save processed files to a different default directory. A command-line version is available for batch processing and integration into scripts, catering to users needing to process multiple files. However, it's important to note that the software cannot automatically find or remove user/open passwords (which must be provided initially if required to open the file), nor does it support the removal of DRM or other third-party plug-in protections. The context-sensitive menu feature currently does not work on 64-bit Windows operating systems.

Features & Benefits

• Quick Restriction Removal
  • Removes printing, copying, and editing restrictions from PDFs in seconds.
• Broad Encryption Support
  • Compatible with 40-bit/128-bit RC4 and 128-bit AES encryption.
• Ease of Use
  • Features a simple right-click context menu integration within Windows Explorer for quick processing.
• Flexible Output Options
  • Allows preserving original files with a .BAK extension and saving processed files to custom directories.
• Batch Processing Capability
  • Offers a command-line version for automating restriction removal on multiple files or integrating into scripts.