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Forgot my PDF password? Any free way to open the file on a Windows 11 PC?
A friend of mine encountered a similar situation. She needed to access an important work-related PDF file, but she forgot PDF password. At first, she tried several online PDF password recovery tools. These services promised to quickly recover or remove PDF passwords, and the operation was also very simple, just uploading the file. However, there are several problems here:
- Security issues: Files uploaded to these websites are at risk of being stolen by third parties, especially for files containing sensitive information, this risk is unacceptable.
- Efficiency issues: Although these tools claim to crack passwords quickly, in her case, most of them failed to crack complex passwords, leaving only long waiting times and some invalid attempts.
- Advertisements and privacy: Many free tools are full of ads and frequently prompt you to purchase premium services during use.
In the end, she gave up using online tools and turned to a reliable IT professional to try to recover PDF forgotten password locally using professional software. Although this method took more time and money, it ensured the safety of the file and the integrity of the data.
If your file is really important, it may be safer to find a professional or use reputable software to operate locally for security and efficiency reasons. At the same time, make sure to use legal and ethical methods to deal with your data issues.