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How to Protect PDF from copying metadata

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This video tutorial focuses on protecting a PDF file from copying, editing, or printing without using DocHub Robot Pro DC. The tutorial demonstrates how to limit permissions on a PDF file to prevent copying, editing, or printing. It shows how to open a PDF file in Edge and highlights the icons and functionalities that allow for printing and copying text. The goal is to restrict the ability to copy, edit, or print the document.

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How do I protect data in a PDF?

Add a password to docHub (pdf) Open the PDF and choose Tools Protect Encrypt Encrypt with Password. If you receive a prompt, click Yes to change the security.

How can I copy text from a PDF that Cannot be copied?

Other Options to Copy Text From a Secured PDF Upload the PDF to Google Drive and convert it to a Word document to remove the security features and copy your text. Use a Snapshot tool that can read the text from the image and convert it to a copyable text format.

How do I lock a PDF so the text Cannot be copied?

Manual approach to lock a pdf so it cannot be edited and copied First of all, create a pdf using docHub. Now, go to the Tools menu and then select the Protection option. Next, click on the Encrypt button and then press Encrypt with a password. Now, click on the Yes button to give confirmation.

Does PDF preserve metadata?

PDF files retain some basic file description metadata, such as author, file name, and date, which can be minimized if the proper conversion settings are used (see page 31).

How do I lock a PDF to prevent copy and paste?

Protect PDF from Copying and Editing Go to the Protect tab, and click the Set Password button. Then select the Permission Password option. Uncheck Enable copying of text, images and other content and enter your desired password. Once confirmed, click on the Save button to apply, and save your PDF file.

How do I stop PDF from copying data?

Protect PDF from Copying and Editing Go to the Protect tab, and click the Set Password button. Then select the Permission Password option. Uncheck Enable copying of text, images and other content and enter your desired password. Once confirmed, click on the Save button to apply, and save your PDF file.

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