andrew_bidlaw, 1 year ago (edited 1 year ago)

#pip install pikepdf

import pikepdf

pdf = pikepdf.open(‘filename.pdf’, allow_overwriting_input=True)

pdf.save(‘new_filename.pdf’)

#That’s if you have it in the same folder. You can make that script more clever. It strips off DRM stuff like printing, copying, editing permissions that are respected by most programs. Probably kills your DRM too.