Form 16 (TDS Certificate) PDF Password Remover
Form 16, the TDS certificate issued by your employer, is often sent as a password-protected PDF. The password varies by how your employer's TDS software generates it — common formats are your PAN in uppercase, PAN in lowercase + DOB, or just your date of birth. Use the calculator below to try the most common formats.
PAN number (varies by employer software — try uppercase PAN, then lowercase PAN + DOB DDMMYYYY)
Example: ABCDE1234F or abcde1234f01011990
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How to Unlock Form 16 (TDS Certificate)
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Open the password calculator above and select "Form 16 (TDS Certificate)" from the dropdown.
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Fill in your details to auto-generate your password.
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Click "Don't know your password?" and enter the computed password into the password field, or type it directly.
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Click "Remove Password" — your unlocked PDF is ready in seconds.
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Click "Download Unlocked PDF" and save it. You never need to type the password again.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the password for Form 16 PDF?
It depends on your employer's payroll software. The most common formats are: (1) Your PAN in uppercase (e.g., ABCDE1234F), (2) PAN lowercase + DOB in DDMMYYYY, (3) Just your DOB in DDMMYYYY. Ask your HR/payroll team if none of these work.
Form 16 password not working?
Contact your employer's HR or accounts department — they can tell you the exact password format used by their TDS software (Saral TDS, Winman, TDSMAN, etc. each use slightly different formats).
Is it safe to unlock my Form 16 here?
Yes. The PDF never leaves your device. All processing happens in your browser using JavaScript — no data is sent to any server. You can even switch off your internet after uploading and the tool still works.
Does the unlocked PDF lose any data?
No. The unlocking process only removes the password protection. All text, tables, images, and formatting remain exactly as in the original.
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