MaxxVault Enterprise Protect PDF from Copying Shortcut Alternative

PDF editing simplified with DocHub

Seamless PDF editing

Editing a PDF is as simple as working in a Word document. You can add text, drawings, highlights, and redact or annotate your document without affecting its quality. No rasterized text or removed fields. Use an online PDF editor to get your perfect document in minutes.

Smooth teamwork

Collaborate on documents with your team using a desktop or mobile device. Let others view, edit, comment on, and sign your documents online. You can also make your form public and share its URL anywhere.

Automatic saving

Every change you make in a document is automatically saved to the cloud and synchronized across all devices in real-time. No need to send new versions of a document or worry about losing information.

Google integrations

DocHub integrates with Google Workspace so you can import, edit, and sign your documents directly from your Gmail, Google Drive, and Dropbox. When finished, export documents to Google Drive or import your Google Address Book and share the document with your contacts.

Powerful PDF tools on your mobile device

Keep your work flowing even when you're away from your computer. DocHub works on mobile just as easily as it does on desktop. Edit, annotate, and sign documents from the convenience of your smartphone or tablet. No need to install the app.

Secure document sharing and storage

Instantly share, email, and fax documents in a secure and compliant way. Set a password, place your documents in encrypted folders, and enable recipient authentication to control who accesses your documents. When completed, keep your documents secure in the cloud.

Drive efficiency with the DocHub add-on for Google Workspace

Access documents and edit, sign, and share them straight from your favorite Google Apps.

Install now

How to MaxxVault Enterprise Protect PDF from Copying

4.3 out of 5

7 votes

This video tutorial demonstrates how to protect a PDF file from copying, editing, or printing without the use of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. The presenter, David, shows a PDF file created in a previous tutorial, which needs permissions limited. Opening the file in Microsoft Edge reveals various icons and functions, including the ability to print and copy text. The tutorial aims to teach viewers how to prevent these actions on the PDF document.

Related features

Replace radio button in docbook

Replace radio button in xml

Replace radio button in tex

Replace radio button in xhtml

Replace radio button in 600

Replace radio button in 602

Replace radio button in csv

Replace radio button in dot

Got questions?

Here are some common questions from our customers that may provide you with the answer you're looking for. If you can't find an answer to your question, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

Contact us

How do I save a PDF as read-only?

On Windows, just right-click your PDF and select Properties Read-only OK. On a Mac computer, the process is a little more complex. Select the PDF and click File Get Info. You can then set access rights under the Sharing Permissions tab.

Can you lock certain parts of a PDF?

It is not possible to protect just a part of a PDF document, you can only protect the whole document. A workaround would be to attach the fully protected PDF to a PDF that has the cover and is not protected.

How do you make a document that Cannot be copied?

Click Review Restrict Editing. Under Editing restrictions, check Allow only this type of editing in the document, and make sure the list says No changes (Read only). Click Yes, Start Enforcing Protection.

How do I make a PDF not copyable?

Go to the Protect PDF tool. Drag and drop your PDF into the toolbox. Type the password youd like to set. Click Encrypt PDF to add the password to the PDF.

How do you make a document that Cannot be copied?

Click Review Restrict Editing. Under Editing restrictions, check Allow only this type of editing in the document, and make sure the list says No changes (Read only). Click Yes, Start Enforcing Protection.

How do I protect a document from being copied?

Adding dynamic watermarks can also help prevent copying. A watermarked document with the recipients name can deter users from sharing printed copies as it identifies them as the source.

How do I make a PDF not copyable?

Go to the Protect PDF tool. Drag and drop your PDF into the toolbox. Type the password youd like to set. Click Encrypt PDF to add the password to the PDF.

How do I protect a Word document from copying and printing?

0:16 2:55 How to protect a Word document from copying, pasting and formatting. YouTube Start of suggested clip End of suggested clip Step 1 click file and then click the info tab to display the protect documents settings in MicrosoftMoreStep 1 click file and then click the info tab to display the protect documents settings in Microsoft. Web start soon navigates to protects documents icon and click - this will protect documents.

How do I protect a PDF from being copied?

The Permissions setting controls restrictions that can be placed on the PDF file. To prevent the text and graphics from being copied from the PDF file, uncheck the Allow text and graphics to be copied option. You must always enter a master password when security options are enabled.

Can you prevent a PDF from being forwarded?

Apply DRM mechanisms Another way to secure PDF files is to use DRM, or digital rights management. DRM is a set of technologies that puts the author in control of what the reader of a documents content can do with it. This helps to prevent the sharing of the information contained within.

See why our customers choose DocHub

Great solution for PDF docs with very little pre-knowledge required.

"Simplicity, familiarity with the menu and user-friendly. It's easy to navigate, make changes and edit whatever you may need. Because it's used alongside Google, the document is always saved, so you don't have to worry about it."

Pam Driscoll F
Teacher

A Valuable Document Signer for Small Businesses.

"I love that DocHub is incredibly affordable and customizable. It truly does everything I need it to do, without a large price tag like some of its more well known competitors. I am able to send secure documents directly to me clients emails and via in real time when they are viewing and making alterations to a document."

Jiovany A
Small-Business

I can create refillable copies for the templates that I select and then I can publish those.

"I like to work and organize my work in the appropriate way to meet and even exceed the demands that are made daily in the office, so I enjoy working with PDF files, I think they are more professional and versatile, they allow..."

Victoria G
Small-Business

be ready to get more

Edit and sign PDFfor free

Get started now

MaxxVault Enterprise Protect PDF from Copying shortcut alternative

PDF editing simplified with DocHub

Drive efficiency with the DocHub add-on for Google Workspace

How to MaxxVault Enterprise Protect PDF from Copying