CopyrightFrance.com shut down. Your creations deserve better.
CopyrightFrance.com, the long-standing copyright registration service in France since 2004, has been unavailable since late 2025. If you are looking for a reliable, free alternative to protect your creations, Copyright01 is here for you. Learn more about the Berne Convention .
What happened to CopyrightFrance.com?
CopyrightFrance.com was one of the first online copyright registration services in France, active since 2004. Thousands of creators used it to protect their work.
Since late 2025, the site has been completely inaccessible: redirect loops, invalid SSL certificate, no official communication. Users are left without access to their deposits or any recourse from the service.
No official communication has been published and there is no indication that the service will be restored.
Why switch to Copyright01?
100% Free
CopyrightFrance.com charged for deposits. Copyright01 offers 3 free deposits with PDF certificate and public verification page. For more, credit packs start from EUR 4.90 or subscription from EUR 9.90/month.
Instant
Your deposit is certified in under 2 minutes. No waiting, no processing delays.
Cryptographic security
Each deposit generates a SHA-256 fingerprint and a digital timestamp - a far superior technical standard to what CopyrightFrance offered.
Recognised in 181 countries
Thanks to the Berne Convention, your Copyright01 certificate serves as proof of authorship in all signatory countries.
Encrypted files
Your files are stored with AES-256 encryption and offsite backup. Your intellectual property is safe.
Comparison: CopyrightFrance vs Copyright01
| Criteria | CopyrightFrance | Copyright01 |
|---|---|---|
| Service status | Offline since late 2025 | Online and active |
| Price | Paid | Free (3 deposits) then from EUR 4.90 |
| Speed | Variable | Instant (2 min) |
| Digital timestamping | No | SHA-256 + digital timestamp |
| Geographic scope | France | 181 countries (Berne Conv.) |
| Deposit types | Files only | Files + URLs + GitHub |
| Public verification | No | QR code + public page |
| PDF certificate | Yes | Yes (with QR code) |
| File encryption | Not disclosed | AES-256 + offsite backup |
| Platforms (YouTube, GitHub...) | No | 8 platforms supported |
See our pricing page for full details on free and paid plans.
How to migrate in 3 steps
Re-registering your creations on Copyright01 is quick and easy:
Create a free account
Email and password, that's it. Sign up in 30 seconds, no identity verification required.
Re-register your creations
Upload your files (text, image, audio, video, code) or paste a URL (website, YouTube, GitHub, Instagram).
Get your new certificates
Each deposit generates a PDF certificate with SHA-256 fingerprint, digital timestamp and public verification QR code.
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