PDFgear User Guide

Open a Locked PDF

Here’s a clear guide for opening a locked (password-protected) PDF with PDFgear on Mac.

  • Open the PDFgear app from your Dock or Applications folder.
  • Click Open File to pick the PDF you want to open, or drag the file into the PDFgear window.
Open a PDF with PDFgear on Mac

Open a PDF with PDFgear on Mac

  • A pop-up will appear asking for the password. Type the correct password in the field and press Enter.
Enter the Password to Unlock a PDF

Enter the Password to Unlock a PDF

  • Once the password is confirmed, the PDF opens, and you can read or edit it like any other file.
Remove PDF Password in PDFgear

Remove PDF Password in PDFgear

  • After opening the file, go to the Protect tab, click Change Password, and then select Remove Password in the pop-up.

You can now open the file without typing a password each time.