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Unlock PDF restrictions shortcut for Windows

Install QPDF, and then edit this batch file with the correct path and create a shortcut to this batch file. Then you can Open With the shortcut file for quick access and it creates an unlocked version of a locked PDF in the same folder as the original.

@ECHO OFF
: Remove PDF copying and printing restrictions
"C:\path-to-file-or-it-wont-work\qpdf-5.1.2\bin\qpdf.exe" %1 --decrypt "%~dpn1.unlocked.pdf"
echo Restrictions removed
echo %~dpn1.unlocked.pdf
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