Overview
Redaction is required when documents contain personal data, confidential figures, or internal-only notes.
Requirements
- PDF containing data that must be permanently removed
- Redaction review standard or approval workflow
Step by Step
1
Mark redaction areas
1 minUse Redaction tools to select text, images, or regions for removal.
2
Preview changes
1 minReview every marked area to confirm that only intended content will be removed.
3
Apply and save
1 minApply redaction permanently and save a clean distribution copy.
Tips
- Redaction is not the same as covering text with shapes.
- Search the file after redaction to confirm removed terms are gone.
- Keep the original source file in a restricted internal location.