How to encrypt content of a pdf file?

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How to encrypt content of a pdf file or any file such that the text or letter present could not be copied into any other word or notepad etc.,By the enduser how to achieve this can you help me with a example! Please help.

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Hi @Kancharla_Mahija ,

Encryption algorithms like AES or DES. This will ensure that the text or letters present in the file cannot be copied or extracted by end-users. To achieve this, you can use the UiPath PDF activities or invoke external libraries for encryption. Once encrypted, the file will be secured and the content will remain protected and not accessible in other applications like Word or Notepad.

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In that case can the user see the text as it is right? only when he tries to copy paste it, he gets undefined symbols! I’m I right?

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Hi @Kancharla_Mahija

Sry for the confusion. When you encrypt the content of a PDF file using UiPath activities, the user will need to provide the correct password to view the text within the file. Without the password, the text will appear as undefined symbols, and the user won’t be able to copy and paste it. So, the user won’t be able to see the actual text without entering the correct password.

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If he provides the correct password will he be able to copy paste it to other applications?

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Hi @Kancharla_Mahija ,

If the user provides the correct password for an encrypted PDF or file, they will be able to copy and paste the text into other applications. The purpose of encrypting the content is to restrict unauthorized access and copying. Once the correct password is provided, the content becomes accessible, and the user can freely copy and paste it into other applications.

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Hi @Kancharla_Mahija

Please check the below thread:

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