Convert a DOC File to a PDF That Restricts Text Extraction Using Make

Step 1: Watch for New Documents

Create a Make scenario and add Google Drive — Watch Files in a Folder.

Connect your Google Drive account and select the folder where DOC or DOCX files will be added. Run the module once and select a sample document.

Step 2: Download the Document

Add Google Drive — Download a File.

Map the file ID from the trigger into the download module. This supplies the document data required by PDF.co.

Step 3: Convert the Document to PDF

Add PDF.co — Convert into PDF and connect your PDF.co account.

Configure the module:

• Import Options: Select Upload a File.
• Data: Map the file data from Google Drive.
• Output File Name: Enter a name ending in .pdf.
• Convert Type: Select Document to PDF.
• Execution Mode: Use Sync for small documents or Async for standard jobs.
• Export Type: Select JSON Output so the generated PDF URL can be passed to the next module.

The module converts DOC, DOCX, RTF, and other supported document formats into PDF.

Step 4: Apply the Security Restrictions

Add PDF.co — Add Password and Security into PDF.

Configure the module:

• Import Options: Select Import PDF from URL.
• URL: Map the URL returned by the conversion module.
• Output File Name: Enter a name such as protected-document.pdf.
• Owner Password: Enter a strong password. An owner password is required when changing document permissions.
• User Password: Leave blank if readers should be able to open the PDF without entering a password, or enter a password to restrict opening.
• Encryption Algorithm: Select AES_256bit.
• Content Extraction: Select No.
• Accessibility Support: Select No if all forms of text extraction must be restricted.
• Configure printing, modification, form filling, document assembly, and annotation permissions as required.
• Export Type: Select Download a File.

See the Add Password and Security into PDF documentation for all available permission settings.

Step 5: Save the Protected PDF

Add Google Drive — Upload a File.

Select the destination folder and map the protected PDF data from the security module into the file field. Map its output file name or provide your own name.

Step 6: Test and Activate the Scenario

Run the scenario and add a sample DOC or DOCX file to the monitored folder.

Open the resulting PDF and confirm that:

• The document converted correctly.
• The PDF opens with the intended password behavior.
• Copying or extracting text is prohibited.
• Other printing and editing permissions match your configuration.

Activate the scenario after completing the test. New documents added to the source folder will now be converted, protected, and saved automatically.