Do I need the original password to unlock a PDF?

Yes. PDFredo requires the correct password to unlock a PDF. We cannot bypass or crack encryption.

Can I remove just the editing restriction without removing open password?

If a PDF has separate open and permission passwords, PDFredo removes the permission restrictions when provided the appropriate password.

Is it legal to unlock a PDF?

Unlocking a PDF you own or have permission to modify is legal. Bypassing security on documents you don't own may be illegal.

What encryption standards can PDFredo unlock?

PDFredo can unlock PDFs protected with 40-bit RC4, 128-bit RC4, and 256-bit AES encryption.

Will unlocking affect the PDF content?

No. The document content, formatting, and quality remain identical after unlocking.

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