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Lost access to my own PDF (password-protected) legal recovery options? - jasonust - Sep 21, 2025
I have a PDF I created/own but lost the password and can’t open it. Before I try anything risky, I want to follow legitimate paths. Anyone with experience? Looking for recommendations for:
• Trusted commercial recovery tools (paid, reputable)
• Services that will legally recover files if I can prove ownership (what proof they’ll ask for)
• Steps to avoid (illegal cracking services, shady tools)
• How to contact software vendors or cloud providers for help