topic Re: How to create non-editable PDF? in Application Development and Automation Discussions

How to create non-editable PDF?

virendra_kedia1 — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 08:47:44 GMT

Hi Experts,

I have the requirement to send some information to bank in PDF format but that PDF should be in non-editable mode.

I have searched different forums related to it but nobody was answering my question. I have created the PDF but that when I convert that PDF file into .doc file I can edit the text and change the values.

To stop the frauding I want that no one can change the text even if they convert it into .doc file.

According to me the probable solution is:

1. Convert the text from internal table to an image file.

2. Now convert this image file to PDF.

In this way if any person convert the PDF in .doc file then he/she can not edit the image.

But I don't know how to achieve this functionality.

Can anyone have worked on the same requirement?

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks and Regards

Virendra Kedia

Re: How to create non-editable PDF?

Former Member — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 10:43:17 GMT

When pdf is converted/printed to image file like TIFF, it's text can't be selected.

Desktops systems use PDF Creator or PrimoPDF printer or some other dummy printer to convert pdf to image. You could have something similar installed on server as dummy printer.

Re: How to create non-editable PDF?

Former Member — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 11:11:00 GMT

I can extract image from PDF, manipulate it and create a new PDF file. There is no way to prevent tampering.

However, there is solution. Digitally signed PDF. Any kind of tampering can be identified by receiver.

Hope this helps!