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Unlock PDF Files

Remove password protection from PDF files when you have the password. Unlock for editing or printing.

1
Select PDF
Drag and drop your protected PDF file or click to browse
2
Enter password
Type the password to unlock the document
3
Download
Download your unlocked PDF instantly

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I unlock a PDF without the password?

You need the password that opens the document, and this tool does not guess it. A PDF that opens without a password but restricts printing, copying or editing unlocks with the password field left empty.

Does this preserve bookmarks and form fields?

Yes. Removing password protection only clears the encryption flag; the document outline, form fields, and annotations are kept exactly as-is.

What PDF versions are supported?

Unlocking works on PDF 1.0 through 2.0 once you supply the correct password. RC4, AES-128 and AES-256 encryption are all supported.

How do I open an e-Aadhaar PDF?

Type the e-Aadhaar password, which UIDAI defines as the first 4 letters of your name in capitals followed by your year of birth (YYYY). For SURESH KUMAR born in 1990 that is SURE1990; for RIA born in 1990 it is RIA1990. The tool uses that password on your device to save an unlocked copy, and it cannot open the file without it.

What about e-PAN cards and bank statements?

An e-PAN downloaded from Protean opens with your date of birth as DDMMYYYY, so 15 March 1990 is 15031990. Bank and card statements use the password your bank told you to use. Either way you supply your own password; nothing is guessed or bypassed.

Tool history

Updated Nov 4, 2026 · 4 updates
  • Nov 4, 2026fixunlock the PDFs people actually have
  • Nov 4, 2026fixkeep the file in Unlock PDF when the password is missing or wrong
  • May 8, 2026fixsecure-note v2p prefix gaps + unlock-pdf partial-decrypt detection
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