What is included in Gilisoft Copy Protect?

Protected Output – Creates GCP or EXE protected packages.
Anti-Copy Controls – Blocks copying, printing, and screen capture.
Device Binding – Locks files to USB, disc, or computer.
Watermark And Expiry – Adds watermarks, play limits, and expiry dates.
Core Capacity – Protects video, audio, documents, and images.
Important – Protection packages are created on Windows only.

What are the main benefits of Gilisoft Copy Protect?

Gilisoft Copy Protect packages your videos, documents, images, and audio into controlled GCP or EXE files that recipients open through a dedicated reader instead of as ordinary copyable files. It is built for delivering paid or confidential content by USB, disc, or direct transfer when you want viewing access without handing over reusable source files.

Stop Redistribution – Recipients view content without reusable source files.
Offline Delivery – Works over USB, disc, or direct transfer.
Cross-Platform Viewing – Recipients open files on phones and computers.
Flexible Access – Demo, client, and admin permission levels.
Leak Accountability – Per-recipient watermarks trace any leaked copies.
Time-Limited Access – Expiry and play counts end viewing access.

What does Gilisoft Copy Protect do?

It converts your files into protected GCP packages or self-contained EXE files that only open inside its controlled reader. Recipients can view or play the content but are blocked from copying, pasting, printing, or running it inside a virtual machine, and screen-recording attempts are detected and turned into black output. The EXE format is capped at 4 GB for smaller self-contained deliveries, while the GCP format handles larger or mixed-format packages. This makes it suited to sending paid courses, manuals, or client files where the recipient should watch or read, but never receive an editable original.

Which file types and platforms does Gilisoft Copy Protect support?

It protects documents (PDF, DOCX, DOC, XLSX, XLS, RTF, ODT, PPT, PPTX and more), video (MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, FLV, MPEG, TS), audio (MP3, AAC, AC3, OGG, WMA), and images (JPG, PNG, BMP). You create the protected packages on a Windows PC, but recipients can open them on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android using the free GCP Reader. This matters when your audience is on mixed devices, since you can prepare one protected bundle and still reach phone, tablet, and desktop viewers. Web pages, fillable PDFs, and mixed folders can also be packaged into a single protected delivery.

How is it different from Video Copy Protect and the video DRM tool?

Copy Protect is the broad multi-format option, while GiliSoft's Video Copy Protect is the narrower, video-first tool focused on protected playback and drive binding. Choose Copy Protect when a single delivery mixes documents, slides, images, and audio alongside video, because all of those formats go into one GCP or EXE package with shared anti-copy rules. Pick the video-focused product only when your sole asset is video and you want a page built around playback restrictions. For day-to-day course or client delivery that combines PDFs, presentations, and media, Copy Protect avoids juggling separate tools.

Can recipients open protected files without buying the software?

Yes. Recipients do not need a paid license; they open EXE packages directly on Windows or use the free GCP Reader on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. You assign access through three account types: an admin account for the owner, a demo account for limited previews, and a client account for authorized viewers under your chosen restrictions. Editing is never permitted, so protected files stay view-only no matter which account opens them. When a package is bound to a device, the first open registers it to that device, after which other devices are refused.

What technical limitations should users know before buying?

The authoring application runs on Windows only, so there is no Mac version for creating protected files, even though recipients can view on Mac and mobile. EXE output is limited to 4 GB, which means larger or mixed-format projects must use the GCP format instead. It is desktop delivery software, not a cloud portal, so distribution happens by USB, disc, external drive, or direct transfer rather than a hosted streaming link. No copy protection is absolute either: it stops casual copying, printing, screenshots, and known screen recorders, but a determined viewer filming the screen with a separate camera is outside its control. Keep your originals, since protected packages are meant for delivery and cannot be reverted through the reader.

Does Gilisoft Copy Protect stop screen recording and screenshots?

It actively detects and disrupts common screen-capture tools such as Camtasia and Snagit, causing the recorded output to come out black. It also blocks clipboard copy, text selection, printing, and running the protected file inside a virtual machine. For shared previews you can apply floating or fixed text watermarks, so each recipient receives an individually marked copy that improves accountability if a leak occurs. These controls reduce ordinary leakage paths but should be treated as strong deterrence rather than a guarantee against every recording method.

Frequently asked questions about Gilisoft Copy Protect

Does it support fillable PDFs and web pages, not just media?

Yes. Alongside video, audio, images, and Office documents, it can package fillable PDFs, web pages, and mixed folders into one protected GCP or EXE output. This is useful when a single client deliverable combines a form, a slide deck, and a tutorial video.

Can I limit how long or how often protected content can be opened?

Yes. You can set expiration dates, play-count limits, video viewing-time limits, and document page limits per package. These controls suit time-boxed review copies, paid previews, and campaign materials that should stop opening after a set window.

Do recipients need an internet connection to view protected files?

No. Protected packages are built for offline delivery by USB, disc, external drive, or direct transfer, and recipients open them locally through the reader or EXE. This keeps content usable in settings without reliable connectivity, unlike cloud-portal streaming services.