If you are looking to remove the password protection or to remove security PDF file then PDF password remover v3.1 would be the software to use. It is not totally free software but it gives a trial version that will do the job for you. Only the limitation is that decrypted file keeps on popping up a windows requesting you to buy the software, allow you to use 50 times plus only allow you to use half of the decrypted files.
Open the Encrypted PDF and it will decrypt the file for you. It is so quick and fast. Then go to save as and give a another name that you want to save and each time when the decrypted software request you to purchase the software click yes. It will save decrypt file to a new location that will allow you to do anything with that file.
You will find PDF Password Remover v31. really useful if you regularly decrypt encrypted files. Make you purchase it after the trial period and help the developers. (No affiliate links). Also do not use this for any illegal things.