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PCVITA software to open locked PDF files on Windows
PDF Password Recovery Tool
PCVITA PDF Password Recovery Tool finds the lost open password of a PDF file on Windows. Brute Force recovery covers a password you remember nothing about and Mask recovery covers a password you know in part. Your file stays on your PC during the search. Free demo reveals two characters.
- Input
- One locked PDF file added with Browse
- Modes
- Two recovery modes for lost passwords
- Settings
- Character types and a length range
- Result
- Copy Password button after the search
Add a prefix or a suffix when you remember part of the password. Watch the live progress on screen. See all features. Need to open a protected Word file? Open Word Password Recovery.
How PDF Password Recovery Works
Browse to the locked PDF, select a mode, set your options and start. PCVITA software shows the password and a Copy Password button.
Locked PDF File
Added with Browse
- Password protected PDF
- Unknown or partly known password
- File stays on your PC
PCVITA PDF Password Recovery
Installs on Windows
- Brute Force attack
- Mask attack with prefix and suffix
- Live progress on screen
Recovered Password
Copied with one click
- Password shown on screen
- Copy Password button
- PDF opens with the password
- 1AddBrowse to the locked PDF file.
- 2SetChoose a mode and the character types.
- 3RecoverClick Recover and copy the password.
Recover a PDF Password in 6 Steps
Six screens follow one locked PDF from the first click to the copied password. Select any step to see its screen. Software Guide covers both recovery modes in detail.
Step 1. Install and Start the Software
Install the software and open it from the Start menu. The main window shows the file box, the recovery modes and the character options.
Step 2. Add the Locked PDF
Click Browse. Select the locked PDF file and click Open. The path shows in the file box.
Step 3. Choose a Recovery Mode
Select Unknown Password (Brute Force Attack) when you remember nothing. Select Partial Known Password (Mask Attack) when you know a part.
Step 4. Set Characters and Length
Tick the character types you need. The list holds Uppercase, Lowercase, Numbers, Special Characters and Space or Tab. Set the minimum and the maximum password length. Mask mode adds Prefix and Suffix boxes.
Step 5. Click Recover
Click Recover. The software tests the combinations and shows a progress bar. Click OK on the message that appears.
Step 6. Copy the Password
Click Copy Password. Open the locked PDF in your reader and paste the password into the prompt.
Demo edition reveals two characters only.
PDF Password Recovery Software Features
What PCVITA software does with a locked PDF, grouped by task.
Offers Two Recovery Modes for Lost Passwords
Your memory of the password decides the mode.
Brute Force Attack
Test combinations when you remember nothing.
Mask Attack
Test fewer combinations when you know a part.
Locked PDF Input
Add the protected file with Browse.
Local Search
The search happens on your PC.
Selects Character Types and a Length Range
Every detail you remember shortens the search.
Uppercase and Lowercase
Include capitals or small letters.
Numbers
Include digits from 0 to 9.
Special Characters
Include symbols like # and @.
Spaces and Tabs
Include a gap inside the password.
Adds a Prefix and a Suffix in Mask Mode
Mask mode uses the part of the password you know.
Prefix
Type the first characters you remember.
Suffix
Type the last characters you remember.
Length Range
Set the minimum and maximum length.
Fewer Combinations
The search tests fewer combinations than Brute Force.
Shows Progress and Copies the Password
The screen keeps you informed from start to finish.
Live Progress
Watch the progress bar while the search works.
Completion Message
Click OK when the recovery finishes.
Copy Password
Copy the result with one click.
Open the PDF
Paste the password into your PDF reader.
Test these options on your own PDF. Demo edition reveals two characters only.
Why a Locked PDF Needs a Recovery Tool
Four facts about PDF passwords and how PCVITA software handles every one.
- 1
Adobe Covers the Permissions Password
Adobe documents a route for a forgotten permissions password. PCVITA software targets the password that opens the file.
- 2
Memory Shortens the Search
A known prefix or suffix cuts the combinations. PCVITA software offers Mask mode for that case.
- 3
Character Types Matter
A password with only digits needs fewer tests than one with symbols. PCVITA software lets you choose the types.
- 4
Files Stay Private
Many PDF files hold contracts and statements. PCVITA software searches on your PC.
Prepare Before You Recover a PDF Password
Six checks before your first recovery. Tick the boxes in order, then open the software.
- Write down what you remember about the password. Length, character types, a prefix or a suffix all shorten the search.
- Copy the PDF file to a safe folder. Keep the original untouched.
- Check your PC against the system table. 8 GB RAM and a strong processor speed up the search.
- Install the .NET Framework on the PC. Version 4.5 or later works.
- Choose the recovery mode first. Brute Force suits no memory and Mask suits a known part.
- Test the free demo on your PDF before you pay. Download the demo edition and see the first 2 characters.
System lines match the version and system table below. Adobe facts follow the page linked in the Sources.
PDF Password Recovery Pricing
Start with the free demo, then buy one licence. Both editions search the same way. Password length on screen is the only difference.
Demo Edition
Free
See two characters of the password
- ResultFirst 2 characters
- Recovery modesBoth
- LicenceNot needed
Version 4.0, 237.18 MB, Windows
Full Edition
$29 one licence
See the full password
- ResultEntire password
- Recovery modesBoth
- DeliveryElectronic delivery by email
30 Days Money Back*, Safe & Secure checkout
Included in Both Editions Both editions search the same way and the password length on screen is the only difference
- Brute Force Attack
- Mask Attack
- Character Selection
- Length Range
- Prefix and Suffix
- Live Progress
- Copy Password
- Local Search
Version, Size and System Requirements
Version, system needs and recovery details in one place.
| Version | 4.0 |
|---|---|
| File size | 237.18 MB |
| MD5 | 5a839f1d |
| Windows versions | Windows 11 (64 bit), Windows 10 (64 bit) and Windows Server 2025 |
| Prerequisite | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or later |
| Hardware | 8 core processor recommended, 8 GB RAM recommended, 100 MB free hard disk space |
| Free demo limit | Only two characters |
| Delivery | Electronic delivery by email after payment |
| Input | One password protected PDF file |
|---|---|
| Recovery modes | Unknown Password (Brute Force Attack) and Partial Known Password (Mask Attack) |
| Character types | Uppercase, lowercase, numbers, special characters, spaces and tabs |
| Length | Minimum and maximum length |
| Mask options | Prefix and suffix |
| Progress | Live progress bar and a completion message |
| Result | Password on screen with a Copy Password button |
| Processing | On your PC |
Adobe Acrobat Help vs PCVITA PDF Password Recovery
What Adobe documents about locked PDF files next to PCVITA software, so you can choose the route that fits your file.
| Point | Adobe Acrobat Help | PCVITA Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Forgotten permissions password | Adobe describes regaining access by printing a copy | Focus on the password that opens the file |
| Forgotten open password | Not described on that page | Brute Force and Mask recovery |
| Partly known password | Not described | Prefix and suffix in Mask mode |
| Character types | Not described | Uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols and spaces |
| Length range | Not described | Minimum and maximum length |
| Progress | Not described | Live progress and Copy Password |
| Location | Not described | Search on your PC |
| Price | Included with Acrobat | Free demo, full edition $29 |
Adobe facts come from the Adobe page on regaining access to locked PDFs. PCVITA software facts come from the Features and Version tables on this page.
Quick Checks Before You Start Recovery
- Write your hints. Note the length and the character types first.
- Use Mask mode. Add a prefix or suffix when you know a part.
- Copy the file. Work on a copy and keep the original.
- Test the demo. The demo shows two characters of the password.
Need more password tools? Open Excel Password Recovery or RAR Password Recovery.
Sources for Adobe Facts The page behind the facts on this page
- Adobe Help CenterRegain access to locked PDFs in Acrobat
PDF Password Recovery FAQs
Answers to questions users ask before they start a recovery, grouped by topic.
Recovery and Options How the software behaves with your PDF file
How do I recover a PDF password with PCVITA software?
Six steps finish the job.
- Step 1. Install the software and open it.
- Step 2. Click Browse and select the file.
- Step 3. Select a mode.
- Step 4. Set the character types and the length.
- Step 5. Click Recover.
- Step 6. Click Copy Password.
Which recovery modes does the software offer?
Two modes. Unknown Password uses a Brute Force attack. Partial Known Password uses a Mask attack.
What is the difference between Brute Force and Mask?
Mask uses what you remember. Brute Force tests combinations without any hint. Mask adds a prefix and a suffix so the search tests fewer combinations.
Can I recover a password I only partly remember?
Yes. Select Partial Known Password and type the prefix or the suffix you remember.
Can I choose the characters to test?
Yes. Tick uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, special characters and spaces.
Can I set the password length?
Yes. Set a minimum and a maximum length before you click Recover.
Does the software remove the password from the PDF?
No. The software shows the password. Open the PDF in your reader and enter it.
Does the PDF leave my computer?
No. The search happens on your PC.
Does the software change my PDF file?
No. The software reads the file and shows the password. Keep a copy of the file before you start.
Demo and Price Demo limits and licence price
What does the free demo do?
It shows two characters. The demo searches the same way. The full edition shows the entire password.
How much does the full edition cost?
$29 for one licence. The full edition carries a 30 day money back guarantee. Electronic delivery sends your download link and activation key by email.
Where can I download the software?
Click Download Now on this page. Version 4.0 of the demo edition weighs 237.18 MB and installs on Windows. Test the demo on your file before you buy.
Compatibility and Setup Windows versions and prerequisites
Which Windows versions does the software need?
Windows 11 and 10 (64 bit) and Windows Server 2025. You need Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or later and 100 MB free disk space. 8 GB RAM and an 8 core processor are recommended.
Does a stronger PC shorten the search?
Yes. More RAM and processor cores speed up the combination tests.
Is there a Mac edition?
Yes. A Mac edition exists. This page covers the Windows edition.
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Awards for PCVITA Software
Badges earned by PCVITA software.
GearDownload: 100% clean badge, no spyware, adware or viruses found in PCVITA software.
DownloadAtoZ: 5 star award badge for PCVITA software. See every badge on the PCVITA awards page.
Key Takeaways on PDF Password Recovery
Five facts to keep from this page.
- Two modes. Brute Force for no memory and Mask for a known part.
- Your hints. Character types, a length range, a prefix and a suffix shorten the search.
- Local search. The PDF stays on your PC.
- Copy Password. One click copies the result for your PDF reader.
- Demo and price. Free demo shows two characters. Full edition costs $29 per licence and carries a money back guarantee.
Recover Your PDF Password Today
Download the free demo, add your locked PDF and see two characters before you buy the full edition.
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