PDF problem
PDF is password protected
SymptomYour PDF asks for a password to open, or opens but blocks printing, copying or editing.
Why it happens
- •A user (open) password was set by the sender, common for statements and payslips.
- •An owner password restricts permissions like editing and printing.
How to fix it
You know the password
Use Unlock PDF to save a copy without it, then edit or merge as needed.
It opens but can't be edited
Unlock PDF usually removes owner restrictions without a password.
You don't know the password
Ask the sender. Statements often use a documented format such as part of your date of birth.
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Open Unlock PDFQuestions people ask
+Can you crack a PDF password?
No. We only remove protection when you can open the file.
+Is it legal to unlock my own PDF?
Removing a password from a document you're entitled to open is generally fine. Don't remove protection from documents you're not authorised to access.
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