How to Extract Data from Secured PDF Files

A PDF document is popular format used to store and share documents, such as images and text formatting. Transferring documents through PDF files is now a breeze for users. But, a question is raised in the head that if we've got the PDF file that is secure what can we do with it. Certain users protect their PDF files using passwords however, it can cause inconvenience to the users. This time, we will concentrate all our attention on the best way to extract text from secure files with this guide. We will now learn more about the protected PDF file.


Define the term "protected PDF File" and its Categories

Secured and protected PDF files refers to PDF files that are secured with security measures. Secured PDF files can be divided into two categories: in the first we use a password for the user level to ensure that no unauthorised user is able to open the documents. In the second category, we have restricted the document, which imposes the restrictions so that other users are not able to access, edit, or use the file in any way without permission of the authorized user.


We have provided a guidelines to ensure that the PDF file is safe The PDF file is secure

Copying content – It prohibits users from copying PDF content

Print restrictions – Don't allow users to print PDF file.

Editing restrictions – This restriction, users are not able to edit PDF documents

Form filling – It is not permitted to fill out forms.

Commenting – Commenting in PDF files is not allowed.

Document assembly – is not able to allow the assembly of PDF files

Page extracting – It does not allow users to extract information from a PDF files that are secured


Check Restrictions in PDF format

* You can open a PDF files with the aid with the help of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

* Click on the Padlock icon, then select the Permission details

* Click Security

* View Summary of Restriction on Documents

* Here, you'll receive permissions related to PDF file.


The need to extract data from PDF Files that are locked

Sometimes there are times when users can access PDF files, however they are secure and data can't be extracted from locked PDF files. If a teacher in an institution shared a secure PDF file, instead from one that was open PDF and the teacher has been absent for a couple of days. In this scenario the student has to find another method of getting the information from the secured PDF file.


The removal of security from the Protected PDF file to extract data

If you wish to read text from a protected PDF file, it is mandatory to get rid of the security the file. Therefore, you require an expert solution, If you decide to follow our recommendation, to use the Softmagnat PDF Unlocker tool that can be used to remove the two types of security measures we've already discussed. Along with removing passwords and removing the other restrictions. It becomes easy to extract data from protected PDF files without Adobe Acrobat. Adobe Acrobat application.


A Method of Extracting Text from a PDF Locked file

After you have removed all kinds of security measures to protect your data from the PDF file. It is possible to use Adobe Acrobat application to extract the data of your choice using the steps below -

* First, begin by opening the file in PDF format within Adobe Acrobat application

* Then, go to "Tools" and select the "Tools" option and choose "Export PDF"

* At this point If you'd like to take text from the document, select Export Word document or rich text format

* Users may also select one option of their preference:


Notice: In addition to Adobe Acrobat application, there is another application called the Softmagnat Toolbox for PDF. Toolbox which efficiently extracts PDF files from users safely and swiftly.



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