Make PDF text non-copyable – free and no upload
The text can then no longer be selected or copied, but the page looks the same.
Non-copyable text – open in PDFMy now →
How it works
- Click ‘Non-copyable text’ and choose the PDF.
- In the save dialogue, the setting is already selected.
- Click ‘Save’.
Why PDFMy?
- Free – no registration, no subscription, no page limit.
- No upload – your files stay on your device (privacy-friendly under the GDPR).
- Everywhere – in the browser or as an app, on Windows, on the Mac and on your phone.
- From Paderborn – developed by Mentor GmbH (Mentor Group).
Frequently asked questions
Does this make the text secure?
Not completely. Text recognition can still read it. So always redact anything confidential.
Is the file uploaded?
No. PDFMy works entirely on your device.
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