PDF Remove a password function

The PDF Remove a password function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA PDF functionality to remove a password.

For a full list of available functions, please read PDF functions.


Description

The PDF Remove a password function allows you to remove a password.


Setting it up

To use the PDF Remove a password function, follow these instructions:

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Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the PDF Remove a password function
  2. Click on the green button’s drop-down (right side of the green button labelled “Process”)
  3. On the menu that appears, click on the “+ Activity” item
  4. From here you can select the PDF Remove a password option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
FileYesText-The path to the PDF file
PasswordYesText-The password to decrypt the PDF

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
File not foundThe file does not exist
Wrong passwordThe provided password is incorrect

Tips

  • Removes password protection from a PDF file

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