Windows 10: Microsoft Print to PDF makes text unselectable in PDF.

Discus and support Microsoft Print to PDF makes text unselectable in PDF. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have a PDF that is made from Microsoft Print to PDF. When I tried to read the PDF in my development it does not show any text. But the text is not... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Giridhar Vinukonda, Feb 17, 2025.

  1. Microsoft Print to PDF makes text unselectable in PDF.


    I have a PDF that is made from Microsoft Print to PDF. When I tried to read the PDF in my development it does not show any text. But the text is not searchable or selectable. What am I doing wrong?

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    Giridhar Vinukonda, Feb 17, 2025
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  2. Erika Aro Win User

    Microsoft "Print to PDF" prints out Garbage

    Hi,

    To better assist you regarding Microsoft Print to PDF, we just have a few questions for you:

    • What are the documents that you're trying to save as a PDF file?
    • Can you provide us a step-by-step screenshot of how you print your documents as PDF?
     
    Erika Aro, Feb 17, 2025
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  3. Microsoft Print to PDF mixes up JPGs.

    Hi Anita,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    To understand the issue better, I suggest you to answer the below questions.

    • What happens when you select small bunch of images and try to print?
    • Is the issue specific to the Microsoft Print to PDF?
    I would suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps you.

    • Create a new folder and copy the images you want in PDF.
    • Sort the images as you want. (It always copies as per the sorted time/date)
    • Set the images in Order/Sequence as you want it to be set in PDF.
    • Select all and Print it to PDF.
    Keep us posted to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Feb 17, 2025
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  4. Microsoft Print to PDF makes text unselectable in PDF.

    Print as PDF

    Hello,

    How can i print any page as PDF[ to save it as pdf and print later]
    [PDFprinter/tinypdf in print option-i had this earlier but after new installation it's gone..]

    i dont want to install additional software..any plugin or osmething for same?

    Thanks.
     
    freebird_9924, Feb 17, 2025
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