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diff --git a/manual/cli.rst b/manual/cli.rst index 49ae90f8..6fab24d5 100644 --- a/manual/cli.rst +++ b/manual/cli.rst @@ -736,7 +736,22 @@ Related Options whatever encryption was present on the input file. This functionality is not intended to be used for bypassing copyright restrictions or other restrictions placed on files by their - producers. See also :qpdf:ref:`--copy-encryption`. + producers. See also :qpdf:ref:`--copy-encryption` and + :qpdf:ref:`--remove-restrictions`. + +.. qpdf:option:: --remove-restrictions + + .. help: remove security restrictions from input file + + Remove restrictions associated with digitally signed PDF files. + This may be combined with --decrypt to allow free editing of + previously signed/encrypted files. This option invalidates the + signature but leaves its visual appearance intact. + + Remove security restrictions associated with digitally signed PDF + files. This may be combined with :qpdf:option:--decrypt: to allow + free editing of previously signed/encrypted files. This option + invalidates the signature but leaves its visual appearance intact. .. qpdf:option:: --copy-encryption=file |