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Protect and share

Redact sensitive content and prepare files for external distribution.

A black marker covering a line on a printed form.

Outcomes

  • Permanently remove marked content
  • Sanitize hidden information where supported
  • Apply password protection (when available)

Limitations

  • Redaction is irreversible on the exported file
  • Passwords do not prevent copying by all recipients
  • Policy compliance remains your responsibility

Supported formats

PDF

Protect and share helps you remove sensitive content and prepare files for external recipients.

What you can do

  • Mark content for permanent redaction
  • Sanitize hidden information where supported
  • Apply password protection (when integration is available)

Limitations

  • Redaction cannot be undone on the exported file
  • Password protection does not prevent forwarding
  • Some hidden content types require explicit sanitization steps

Responsible use

Redaction and sanitization workflows should follow your organization's data-handling policy. Keep an unredacted archive copy only if policy allows.