Find and Redact
Find sensitive text in a PDF and review matches. Secure redaction export is temporarily disabled because visual masking alone does not remove recoverable PDF content.
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PDF security
Choose the protection that matches the document
Security operations can add or remove access controls, sanitize data or flatten interactive content. Confirm that the result behaves as intended before sending it to another person or system.
Input
Output
Batch
1 file per run
1 file per run. Only use one run when files share the same operation.
Move into a related operation instead of re-finding the tool.
Download a destination-ready result and verify it before sharing.
Configured runtime limit applies.
Natural next steps
Continue with a related tool using the same file workflow.
Process one source at a time
Review the result before sharing
Smart workflows
Finish the job, not just the file
Use the existing tool graph to continue into useful next steps. Bulk and output-packaging capabilities are surfaced automatically where the underlying tool supports them.
Continue with Sanitize Pdf
Bulk-readyFinish the job after Find And Redact with a relevant MAXScanner tool, without creating a duplicate converter page.
- Find And Redact
- Sanitize PdfWorkflow-ready
Best when Find And Redact is only the first step in your workflow.
Continue with Remove Metadata
Bulk-readyFinish the job after Find And Redact with a relevant MAXScanner tool, without creating a duplicate converter page.
- Find And Redact
- Remove MetadataWorkflow-ready
Best when Find And Redact is only the first step in your workflow.
About This Tool
Find and Redact can currently search text-based PDFs and help you review sensitive matches.
Secure redaction export is temporarily disabled. MAXScanner will not label an opaque visual overlay as permanent redaction because the original PDF text can remain recoverable underneath. Use a verified content-removal redaction workflow before sharing sensitive documents.
How to Use
Upload the PDF
Choose a text-based PDF and keep the original in a safe location.
Find sensitive text
Search literal text or a carefully reviewed regular expression.
Review every match
Check page positions and false positives. Search does not alter the source PDF.
Use a verified redaction workflow
Secure export is blocked here until MAXScanner can prove that underlying PDF content is removed rather than merely covered.
Use Cases
Privacy Compliance
Redact personal information to comply with GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations.
Legal Documents
Remove confidential data from legal documents before sharing.
Financial Records
Redact account numbers, SSNs, or financial data from statements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does MAXScanner currently export permanent redactions?+
No. Secure redaction export is intentionally disabled. A black rectangle can hide text visually while leaving the original PDF content recoverable.
Can I still find sensitive text?+
Yes. Search and match review remain available for text-based PDFs.
Why is export blocked?+
For privacy and security, MAXScanner fails closed instead of presenting visual masking as irreversible redaction.