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krissy.kv
krissy.kv
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March 21, 2017
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Disable download of videos in Online Published Indesign documents

  • March 21, 2017
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Is there a way to disable the download of videos when you publish online using Indesign? Its such an important feature and I could find nothing that can disable the download that is unfortunately enabled by default. How can I let my copyrighted videos be downloaded so easily. I hope there is some way to do it or a workaround atleast.

      Correct answer BobLevine

      If you don’t want anyone to download it, don’t put it on the internet. I don’t care if it’s a video, a picture or text. There is simply no way to prevent it from happening.

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      MAURICE5EDC
      Inspiring
      January 23, 2024

      Looks like this is still an issue in 2024. With all due respect, there is a difference between trying to keep anyone from downloading a file and providing a link to download. There is an option to turn off the sharing button, I don't see how this is any different or hard to do. I'll look for this on the feature requests.

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        thomasr32194554
        Participant
        February 22, 2018

        Same problem here. Yes I am aware that you can download a video in a million different ways – screen capture being the final option. But I cannot be making downloading the videos aseasy as pressing a button. Can you please fix this InDesign!

        BobLevine
        Community Expert
        BobLevineCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
        Community Expert
        March 21, 2017

        If you don’t want anyone to download it, don’t put it on the internet. I don’t care if it’s a video, a picture or text. There is simply no way to prevent it from happening.

          krissy.kv
          krissy.kvAuthor
          Participant
          March 21, 2017

          Hey Bob,

          Why make it easy with a download button? Just as you might say, there is no lock that can't be picked, so what's the point in locking your house. Vimeo has very good features to disable downloads. I just want the button that is enabled by default to be disabled by default and option should be given to enable it. Is that too much to ask? I guess there is a huge majority that thinks differently then the way you think.

            leec644658
            leec644658
            Participant
            April 20, 2017

            Having exactly the same issue. Im surprised that a simple feature cannot be disabled within the software!

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