Using text pixelation or blurring has recently become a popular way to protect documents because of its aesthetic appeal over black boxes. The problem with this type of “redaction” is that since the text is not actually removed software can be used to easily decode or recover the blurred or pixelated text. Take a look at these articles […]
Category: Redacting PDFs
Permanently Redacting PDF documents with PDF Studio
Redacting Form Fields and Annotations in a PDF
Q: Why aren’t form fields & annotations redacted when using the redaction tool? A: Form Fields and Annotations are not redacted in a PDF because these objects are not actually a part of the PDF Content. Form Fields are widgets that are used to display the field values and Annotations are displayed above the actual PDF Content. […]
Checking if Your PDF Document is Redacted Correctly
Q: How do I make sure that my document was correctly redacted in PDF Studio? A: You can check if your document was redacted correctly in PDF Studio by using the Text Selection, Text Search, and Content Editor tool to see if you can select any of the content that you were trying to redact. Using […]
How to Properly Redact a PDF on Windows, Mac or Linux
Q: How do I properly redact PDF Documents in PDF Studio? A: You can securely redact PDF Documents in PDF Studio by following the directions below. It’s important that you complete all the steps listed below in order to ensure your document is properly redacted. Redacting a PDF using the Redaction Tool Open the document that […]
What is PDF Redaction?
Q: What does it mean to Redact a PDF? A: PDF Redaction is when you remove any information from a document prior to publication or distribution. This is often neccesary when you have confidential or private information that you do not want others to see or have access to but still want to make part of […]
