Can't copy text from a pdf file

Question

I am using foxit PDF reader to view my text book. I would like to copy the text from the pdf file into a word document but it won't let me. I can select the text fine but the option to copy text is not available. I can copy text from other documents but not some. Is there a way to get around this protection in windows?

Answer 1

The pdf file has probably been locked against copying text. Below are two ways to unlock it:

1. If the pdf has not been locked against printing, you can print it to a virtual pdf printer to create an unlocked file. See this:
   "Remove Password and Unlock Protected PDF Which Allowed To Be Printed Without Knowing Secret".
2. If the print function has been locked out, see this :
   "Remove Restrictions and Decrypt Password Protected PDF Files With PDF Unlocker".

Answer 2

I have a work around mentioned on the url below :

http://expertpandas.com/blog/index.php/hack-pdf-blocks-copying-of-text-cannot-copy-text/

Hope that works for you!