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Beginner

2 min

How to remove sensitive information from PDFs

Permanently remove sensitive content or private information from PDFs using the Redact tool in Adobe Acrobat Pro.

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What you’ll learn

Protect sensitive information

The Redact tool permanently removes any sensitive information you select within your document. Optionally, you can choose to remove hidden sensitive information such as metadata, embedded content, or hidden layers.


Instruction by

Sarah John

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MightySlide

24 June 2025

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