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katriel
katriel
Helper
September 11, 2025
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How to print PDF with text, not an embedded image?

  • September 11, 2025
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On Windows, when I print a PDF from Front using Microsoft Print as PDF, the resulting PDF has embedded images, not text. In other words, I can’t select or copy text in the PDF using Adobe Reader or any other PDF viewer. Is there a way to print a PDF that would enable me to copy text from the PDF? 

    Best answer by katriel

    This does seem to be a limitation of Microsoft Print to PDF and all other virtual printers I tried. The only solution I've found so far is using Front on web (or as a PWA) instead of the Windows app. 

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    cat_apac
    cat_apac
    Fronteer
    September 15, 2025

    Hi there! Cat here from the Front support team 🌻

    This might be related to limitations of the applications on your computer - I would recommend reaching out internally to your IT team for assistance as they probably have more details about these two applications.

    If they are unable to find a cause for this, could you open a ticket with our team through Front Portal and we’ll continue investigating?

    Cheers,
    Cat

    katriel
    katrielAuthor
    Helper
    September 17, 2025

    Thanks Cat!  They weren’t able to address it on our end. Our IT team will be reaching out to you at support@frontapp.com

    katriel
    katrielAuthorAnswer
    Helper
    October 22, 2025

    This does seem to be a limitation of Microsoft Print to PDF and all other virtual printers I tried. The only solution I've found so far is using Front on web (or as a PWA) instead of the Windows app. 

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