Description
Copy protect PDF. No other WordPress plugin can securely protect PDF from all copy because they only use JavaScript and HTML. The difference with CopySafe plugins is that they provide an “ interface” to use a more robust solution that can interact at system level which is where copy needs to be actioned.
This plugin enables the use of copy protected PDF documents in WordPress posts and pages. The resulting embedded PDF object is supported in the ArtisBrowser on all OS including Windows, Mac, iOS and Android mobile.
CopySafe PDF provides the most secure copy protection for PDF both online and offline. This plugin displays PDF created for use online and when domain lock is applied, the PDF file cannot be displayed from anywhere else. With PDF now bound to your web site, you are free to apply DRM rules to control access to the page via your CMS member controls. The ArtisBrowser reports the user’s unique computer signature so that you can convert WordPress into a fully fledged DRM Portal by adding a new field to your member’s table and some script to compare current ID with the one already assigned.
- Best copy protection – safe from all save and copy exploits.
- Prevents PrintScreen and all screen capture/recording software.
- Works best with the WP Classic Editor.
- Also supported in Gutenberg and Elementor editors.
- Insert copy protected PDF into posts and pages using the [PDF] button.
- Upload and embed encrypted PDF with Domain Lock.
- Set allowed operating system (OS) and minimum version.
- Redirects non-conforming users to download the ArtisBrowser.
- Settings to control width and height of the browser reader area.
- Auto rescales to fit available space – when browser resized.
- Domain locked PDF cannot be saved and displayed away from your website.
For more information visit the CopySafe PDF website.
Implementation
Using the Classic Editor, click on the [PDF] button above a post to upload and embed a CopySafe PDF document at the current cursor possition. When inserting protected PDF object, the necessary shortcode is inserted.
You can upload new PDF class documents or select from a list of already uploaded documents. The shortcode can be copied and used on other pages by editing the file name.
More Info
- About Copy Protection
About
- Protected PDF distributed for desktop reading can be viewed using the CopySafe PDF Reader.
- The CopySafe PDF Reader is Windows software – ideal for corporate networks.
- Protected PDF displayed on web pages can be viewed using the ArtisBrowser.
- The Artisbrowser is available for all OD including Windows, Mac, iOS and Android phones.
- The CopySafe PDF Protector software is required to encrypt PDF.
Licensing
- CopySafe PDF is the most secure document protection solution.
- Licensing enabales use of Domain Lock and DRM for access rights control.
- Licensing also enables use of DRM to protect unauthorized distribution and sharing.
- Licensing is a one-time fee that includes unlimited use of the DRM portal for life.
- Licensing also includes up to 5 Domain Lock licenses.
Evaluation
- Create a demo account at the CopySafe Demo website.
- Download the CopySafe PDF Protector software.
Limitations
- To view CopySafe PDF on the desktop a Windows computer is required. But CopySafe PDF can be viewed online (from web pages) on all computers and devices including mobile phones.
Screenshots
CopySafe PDF documents can be added at the last position of the cursor by clicking the [PDF] button. 
The file manager will list all uploaded PDF class files. 
The above default settings are applied to all CopySafe PDF pages and posts.
Blocks
This plugin provides 1 block.
- Copysafe PDF Protection Copysafe PDF Media Block.
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- Install the WordPress Classic Editor plugin.
- Upload the “ wp-copysafe-pdf” folder and its contents to the “ /wp-content/plugins/” directory.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Check write permissions on folder at “ /wp-content/uploads/copysafe-pdf” .
- Check and modify the default settings to suit your pages.
- You can now add CopySafe PDF documents using the [PDF] button in the Classic Editor.
Click to download the CopySafe PDF Install Guide
If you do not have any CopySafe PDF encrypted documents for testing, you can create your own by downloading the demo version of CopySafe PDF Protector software or by downloading this test bundle which includes several samples. The samples are not domain locked so they can be displayed on any site.
If you have problems installing, email us from the artistscope.com web site for a faster response than the WP forum.
Reviews
Contributors & Developers
“CopySafe PDF Protection – Copy Protect PDF” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
1.5
- Fixes a plugin install found error in 1.4.
1.4
- Added security options for OS and minimum version.
- Added support for Gutenberg and Elementor editors.
1.33
- Security fix.
- Tested for compatibility with WP 6.8.
1.32
- Tested for compatibility with WP 6.7.
1.31
- Security fix.
- Tested for compatibility with WP 6.6.
1.30
- Security fix.
1.29
- Fix for VSS vulnerability.
1.28
- Tested for compatibility with WP 6.2.
1.26
- Tested for compatibility with WP 6.0.
1.25
- Tested for compatibility with WP 5.9.
1.24
- Tested for compatibility with WP 5.7.
1.23
- Tested for compatibility with WP 5.6.
- Revised for JS changes.
1.22
- Tested for compatibility with WP 5.4.
- Revised download page for new ArtisBrowser versions.
1.21
- Removed upload file size limitation.
- Revised minimum version detection for ArtisBrowser.
1.20
- Tested for compatibility with WP 5.3.
- Added minimum version detection for ArtisBrowser.
1.19
- WP security upgrade.
1.18
- Verified for WP version 5.0.
- Requires WP Classic EDitor.
1.17
- Bugfix for when minimum file size is not specified.
1.16
- Bugfix for file uploads on WP 4.9.8.
1.15
- Revised download support pages.
1.14
- Bugfix for WordPress 4.9.1
1.13
- Corrected SSL option for remote CSS support.
- Tested for WordPress 4.9.
1.12
- Tested for WordPress 4.8.
1.11
- Revised security for upload process.
1.10
- Revised nonce.
1.9
- Tested for WordPress 4.7.
- Revised upload function to suit changes in WP 4.7.
1.8
- Tested for WordPress 4.6.
- Updated download and support links.
1.7
- Uses WP upload functions instead of Uploadify.
1.6
- Tested for WordPress 4.3.
1.5
- Detection update for Windows 10.
1.4
- Added compatibilty for ASPS web browser.
- Added ASPS as a browser requirement in settings.
- Updated download pages to cater for lack of IE and Chrome plugin support.
1.3
- Tested for compatibility with WP 4.2.
1.2
- Tested for compatibility with WP 4.1.
1.1
- Bugfix for user session checking
1.0
- Tested and verified on WordPress version 4.0
0.9
- Tested and verified on WordPress version 3.9.2
- Added alternative user check in case session logging not supported by webhost.
- Added settings option to allow uploads by admin only.
- Upload will progress only on same host IP.
- Referrer user agent must be Shockwave Flash
- Referrer url must match with the same script name.
- Save settings page options altered for show in smaller screens.
- No need to click “ Insert File to editor” button after Save button clicked.
0.8
- Modified logged-in user requirement for upload function.
0.7
- Fixed security flaw in upload function.
- Tested and aproved for WordPress 3.9.
0.6
- Changed the download link to point to an ArtistScope server.
0.5
- Added new languages for a new total of 27 langauages.
0.4
- Fixed IE-11 detection bug.
0.3
- Supported in WordPress version 3.7
- Support for Windows 8.1
0.2
- Added allowance for Firefox 20 and later
0.1
- First release.