For files you’re allowed to open
Banks, mobile networks, payroll systems and tax offices often send statements as password-protected PDFs. Typing the password every time is tedious, and the lock gets in the way when you need to upload the file to a form, merge it with other documents or print it from another device. This tool opens the file with the password you were given and saves a copy without the lock.
It does not guess, crack or bypass passwords. If you don’t know the password, the tool can’t open the file, and a wrong password simply shows a message so you can try again. Ask the sender, or check the email or letter that came with it. Bank statements often use a date of birth or part of an account or ID number, and the sender’s instructions say exactly which.
Two kinds of protection
- A password to open: the file asks for a password before showing anything. Type it in “PDF password” to unlock it.
- Limits on printing, copying or editing: the file opens without a password, but some actions are blocked. The tool removes those limits without asking for anything.
When you choose a file, the tool tells you which kind it has, or that it isn’t protected at all. It works with all the common encryption types, from older RC4 files to current AES-256.
Keeping the unlocked copy safe
The unlocked file, named like statement-unlocked.pdf, is a normal PDF that anyone with the file can read. Store it somewhere private, and delete it when you’re done if it holds bank or ID details. To lock it again with a password of your own, use Password Protect PDF.
Your file is opened and processed in your browser, so it is never uploaded to a server. The password you type stays on your device too.