[How To] Save as an unlocked PDF

Steps to save a locked (password protected) PDF as an unlocked PDF:

1. Download / Save / Copy the locked PDF to a folder
2. Open Google Chrome
3. Go to File Menu >> Open File >> Select your locked PDF
4. Enter password
5. Click on the Print button and select Save as a PDF
6. The saved PDF will be unlocked

This trick removes the open password from a PDF you can already open, by opening it in Google Chrome, entering the password, and then printing it back to a new PDF without protection.

It only works when you know the password and are allowed to access the file, so it is for convenience, not for bypassing protection you are not entitled to remove.