How do I convert PDF to EXCEL when the PDF is SECURITY PROTECTED and I cannot unprotect the file?

[security_protected_files]

I have some statements from AMEX that are PDF SECURITY PROTECTED and I need to convert them to EXCEL to summarize them.

[Sara_Forsberg · Accepted solution]

Hi there,

The only way around that is to get the password from AMEX so that you can unlock the PDF. As you've discovered, ExportPDF can't process files that are password protected.

Best,

Sara

[security_protected_files]

They won’t give it to me or they claim they do not know how to do this.  Thanks.

Regards,

Tom Ciano

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[Sara_Forsberg]

I'm sorry, Tom. I wish I had a different answer for you.

Best,

Sara

[Test Screen Name]

Many banks etc. protect their statements. May be specifically to stop people editing their statements, or even reusing the information (perhaps some of them sell a premium product). So I'm afraid it's a common annoyance.

[peter36716020w4qr]

A simpler way to bypass the adobe password protection, Print your pdf to PDF, then export or convert.

happy trails