How to Extract Text from PDFs that Prevent Copying

Are you encountering PDF files locked by passwords or prohibiting content copying? This article by Mytour will guide you through some tricks to copy text from locked PDF files.

Before we begin, Mytour advises you to only copy content from PDF files for personal research purposes. Sharing or selling content online is considered copyright infringement.

1. Method 1 – Print PDF to Copy Content

Assume the PDF file is restricted from copying and editing, but you can still view and print it. In this scenario, you can print the locked PDF file in Google Chrome to convert it into a regular PDF file and copy text from there.

Step 1: Download the Google Chrome browser. If you prefer not to use Chrome, you can opt for Microsoft Edge as an alternative.

Step 2: To open the locked PDF file in Chrome/Edge, right-click on it, select Open with >> Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

Step 3: Once the file is opened in the browser, click on the Print icon in the top right corner.

Step 4: Choose Destination as Save as PDF >> Save.

Step 5: A new PDF file (unlocked) will be created, you

Step 6: Now, you can open the new PDF file in any software, and of course, you can use Ctrl + C to copy text from it.

2. Method 2 - Copying PDF file using PDF Password Remover

If the password protection of a PDF prevents you from editing, copying, and even printing the content, then use PDF Password Remover. This is the best tool for you to remove any restrictions placed on the PDF file.

Step 1: Download and install the trial version of the software PDF Password Remover here.

To install, you select I accept the agreement and click Next. In the following steps, you simply need to continue clicking Next.

Step 2: You only have 15 days to use the software trial, after which you will need to pay. Press Free Trial when opening the software for the first time.

Step 3: In the main interface of the software, click on Add Files… to add the PDF file you want to unlock.

Step 4: Select the PDF file and click Open.

Step 5: Press Start to begin the process of unlocking the file.

Step 6: Once the process is complete, click on the file name in the Status section to open the unlocked PDF file.

3. Method 3 - Use Unlock PDF to quickly unlock files

We have another way to unlock PDF files that is much more convenient than using software - that's the Unlock PDF tool. This tool is provided directly on the website, and you can access it quickly.

Step 1: Open your web browser and go to the page Unlock PDF.

Step 2: Click on the button Select PDF Files and choose the PDF file you want to unlock. Alternatively, you can drag and drop the file directly onto this website.

Step 3: Once the file is uploaded, simply press the Unlock PDF button.

Step 4: Click on the Download unlocked PDFs button to download the new PDF file (unlocked). Make sure you can now copy content from the new PDF file without any hindrance.

Conclusion

Above are 3 simple methods that Mytour guides you to unlock locked PDF files, copy text in PDF files that are not allowed to be copied. Thank you for following the article!