When working with a file with classified information, our redaction tool allows customers to remove (not just cover or obscure) content within a PDF document. Redaction is a form of editing where information is permanently removed from a confidential document prior to being distributed.
The ability to remove sensitive content within a document is critical when managing government approval letters, vendor contracts, patent specification, or dealing with any external party.
Try out Redaction via our demo link: https://viewer.papercurve.com/demo/8.0/samples/advanced/redaction
How it Works
1. To begin, upload your desired document to the platform by clicking on the Choose File button. You can also insert a URL right above.
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2. Once your document is successfully uploaded, navigate to the Redact button on the top toolbar.
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3. Outline the text that you would like to redact. In this case, I would like to hide my personal information such as my postal code. After selecting this area, a red outline will appear as so.
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4. Once you have selected the text(s) in which you would like to redact, click on Apply Redactions in the left side panel.
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5. A window will appear to remind you that this action cannot be undone. Click Ok.
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6. The redacted text will now be hidden under a black layer.
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