How to remove Password from PDF
- Select the password-protected PDF.
- Type its current password.
- Press Unlock PDF.
- Download the unlocked copy.
e-Aadhaar PDF password format
UIDAI protects the downloaded e-Aadhaar PDF with a password made of the first 4 letters of your name in capitals followed by your year of birth (YYYY). These are UIDAI's own examples:
| Name on Aadhaar | Year of birth | Password |
|---|---|---|
| SURESH KUMAR | 1990 | SURE1990 |
| SAI KUMAR | 1990 | SAIK1990 |
| P. KUMAR | 1990 | P.KU1990 |
| RIA | 1990 | RIA1990 |
In the last two examples the dot and the space count as characters, and a three-letter name uses just those three letters. Source: UIDAI FAQ, "What is the password of e-Aadhaar?"
Bank and credit-card statement passwords
Each bank uses its own format, often a mix of your name, date of birth, customer ID or mobile number. The email that carried the statement usually explains it. Once the statements are unlocked, you can merge several months into one file for loan, visa or ITR paperwork.
Why remove a password
Portals and other tools often can't read password-protected PDFs, and typing the password every time gets tedious. Keep the unlocked copy somewhere safe, because it is no longer protected.
Why your file stays private
Unlock PDF runs entirely inside your browser. Your file is read from your device, processed in memory and saved back to your device. It is never uploaded to GreenPDFs or anyone else, so you can use it with Aadhaar, marksheets, bank statements and other personal documents. How in-browser processing works.
Frequently asked questions
What is the password for e-Aadhaar?
The first 4 letters of your name in capitals plus your year of birth, for example SURE1990. The table above has more examples.
Can you unlock a PDF without the password?
No. GreenPDFs only removes passwords you already know.
Is it legal to remove a PDF password?
Yes, for documents that belong to you and whose password you know.
Is my Aadhaar uploaded?
No. Unlocking happens inside your browser and your Aadhaar stays on your device.