TDMRep Protection
Control whether AI and machine learning systems may access and mine your PDF content.
Overview
The TDMRep Protection tool embeds TDM (Text and Data Mining) Reservation Protocol metadata into a PDF document. TDMRep is a machine-readable standard that allows content owners to declare whether their content may be used for text and data mining purposes, including AI/ML training. By setting TDMRep metadata, you communicate your content usage preferences to compliant crawlers and AI systems.
How to Use
- Navigate to TDMRep Protection from the Security & Optimization menu.
- Upload your file using drag-and-drop, Browse Files, or cloud storage (Dropbox / Google Drive).
- Configure your TDM reservation preferences.
- Click Apply to process.
- Download the result when processing completes.
Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| TDM reservation | Set whether text and data mining is permitted or restricted for this document. |
| Policy URL | Optionally link to a full TDM policy page describing your terms and conditions. |
Tips & Notes
TDMRep is a signal-based protocol. Setting a reservation communicates your preference to compliant systems but does not technically prevent access. Combine with Protect PDF for additional security.
TDMRep metadata follows the W3C TDMRep Community Group specification. It is increasingly recognised by search engines and AI providers.
Related tools: Protect PDF · Edit Metadata · Redact PDF