Remove the Password from your e-Aadhaar PDF
The e-Aadhaar PDF you download from uidai.gov.in is locked with an 8-character password: the first four letters of your name in uppercase followed by your year of birth (YYYY). Most Indian portals, KYC agents, and property offices refuse a password-protected file, so you need to remove the password before uploading or emailing it. CrispPDF unlocks it locally in your browser — the file and password never leave your device, which matters because Aadhaar contains your biometric identifier.
- 100% browser-based — the file and your Aadhaar password never leave your device
- Handles the standard UIDAI 8-character password format (RAHU1998, PRIY2001, etc.)
- Output is a normal, unlocked PDF you can email, upload, or print like any other PDF
- Works on any phone or laptop — no app install, no signup, no watermark
- Pair it with the 100 KB / 200 KB compressors that Indian portals demand
Aadhaar upload size limits: 100 KB and 200 KB
Unlocking is only half the job. Most Indian portals that accept an Aadhaar copy also cap the file size: Income Tax e-Filing, KRA/CAMS KYC, college admission forms, and most bank onboarding flows ask for 100 KB or 200 KB, and a UIDAI e-Aadhaar straight from the download is usually 300–500 KB. Unlock the PDF first, then compress it to the exact target the portal names — both steps run in your browser, so your Aadhaar number is never uploaded. If the form asks for a masked copy, redact the first eight digits instead of re-downloading from UIDAI.
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Frequently asked
+What is the password for my Aadhaar PDF?
It's 8 characters: the first four letters of your name (as printed on Aadhaar) in CAPS, followed by your year of birth. If your name is Rahul Sharma born in 1998, the password is RAHU1998. For a name shorter than 4 letters like 'IAN', use the full name plus year (IAN1998).
+Is it safe to remove the password from my e-Aadhaar?
Using CrispPDF, yes — the unlock happens entirely in your browser, so neither the file nor the password is ever uploaded. Never upload your Aadhaar to unknown websites; that's a real privacy risk.
+Can I remove the password if I forgot it?
No. You need to know the password (the name+year formula above) to unlock the file. If the formula doesn't work, re-download the e-Aadhaar from uidai.gov.in and check the spelling of your name on the physical card.
+Will the unlocked PDF still be accepted for KYC?
Yes. Removing the open-password does not modify the UIDAI digital signature on the document. Most banks, mutual-fund KYC portals, and property registrars specifically require a non-password-protected copy.
+The portal only accepts 100 KB or 200 KB. How do I shrink my Aadhaar PDF?
Unlock it first, then run it through Compress PDF to 100 KB or 200 KB — the e-Aadhaar is typically 300–500 KB, and both compressors run in your browser so the file is never uploaded.
+Does this work for masked Aadhaar too?
Yes. The masked e-Aadhaar (with the first 8 digits hidden) uses the same 8-character password and unlocks identically.