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On first blush,this is a fine tool. I have a limited number of documents. So this works great. Simple. Easy to follow. Support answered some not so obvious questions quickly and easily. Well done. I have one question or suggestion..I would like to merge a couple of my documents...but don't want to pay for a full upgrade for just two or three uses. Can you offer a "yeah we'll let you do this" one off pricing for someone like me? Would be very helpful. (I will also say I tried several of the competing products...and this was far easier to use)
John S
2017-04-20
I have been using PDFfiller for about a month now and it has served as a valuable part of what I do. My client's have found the new documents easy to open, download, or sign.
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2017-05-04
Obviously, the sales portion of the Web site needs clarifying, but customer support could not have been more generous and quick in solving my misunderstanding. Wish all companies did as fine a job.
Marcia S
2018-01-12
This is only used once in awhile. Being able to take a PDF and change it to Word document. Being able to add comments to a PDF is easy as well. This needs easier user instructions so use can make the changes needed. It can difficult to find the processes.
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2018-05-07
Fantastic customer service For some reason I needed this and only once. I got the free trial and then forgot all about it until $115.00 was collected from my account, shock horror. All I can say is you have fantastic customer service, I explained my situation and a refund was issued that same day. Both friendly and speedy. Ace by name and by character, much appreciated. 1 star deducted as I would have liked a reminder email when the free trial was coming to an end.
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2024-09-22
Ryan was extremely patient and persistent to solve the issue Ryan was beyond patient with me to solve my issue. I really felt like he was determined to have me understand the instructions he was giving me towards the solution. He used a few of approaches. One of which was sending me a visual with arrows.....That worked!!!! His patience and persistence is refreshing and truly appreciated.
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2021-10-13
What do you like best? The customer service on this software is unreal and so fast. I like the link to fill feature in this software, use it all the time. It's helpful for all our contracts and HR needs during a lockdown. What do you dislike? Some of the features are prone to be misleading if you don't read through the how to documentation eg Send to Sign is not useful for everyone. Recommendations to others considering the product: Read through the documentation on how to use it What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized? Having people sign documents during a lockdown is now a breeze. Having new interviewees fill out interview questionnaires, contracts and applications for employment so simple.
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2021-08-16
What do you like best? It's very easy to edit and sign documents What do you dislike? It's a little slow to load especially with the Dropbox feature Recommendations to others considering the product: Try it, its well worth it What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized? I needed something to easily edit PDF's. It's easy and more versatile than many other pdf editing apps
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2020-08-26
Just want to let you know that the… Just want to let you know that the people that work for PDFiller are great people. In these hard time we are going thru I had to cancel my account and request refund. They said they could help, they did and I received a notification via email the second day after my request back to PayPal. THANK - YOU
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Remove Sensitive Information from PDF

Protect your privacy and data with our Remove Sensitive Information from PDF feature. We understand how crucial it is to keep your personal or business information secure when sharing documents. This feature allows you to effortlessly remove any sensitive details from your PDF files, ensuring you maintain control over your information.

Key Features

Easily redact text and images with a simple click
Preview changes before finalizing the document
Batch processing to handle multiple PDFs at once
Secure removal ensures data cannot be recovered
User-friendly interface for a seamless experience

Potential Use Cases and Benefits

Sharing confidential client information safely
Preparing documents for public release without sensitive details
Ensuring compliance with data protection regulations
Removing personal identifiers before distributing reports
Streamlining office processes by redacting sensitive data quickly

By using the Remove Sensitive Information from PDF feature, you can address your security concerns effectively. Whether you need to share sensitive information or protect your privacy, this tool provides a straightforward solution. Trust us to help you keep your documents secure and your information private.

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How to Use the Remove Sensitive Information from PDF Feature

We understand the importance of protecting sensitive information when working with PDF documents. With our Remove Sensitive Information from PDF feature, you can easily redact or delete any confidential data from your PDF files. Follow these simple steps to utilize this powerful tool:

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Access the pdfFiller website or open the pdfFiller app on your device.
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Sign in to your pdfFiller account. If you don't have an account yet, you can create one for free.
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Upload the PDF file that contains sensitive information. You can do this by clicking on the 'Upload' button and selecting the file from your computer or by dragging and dropping the file into the designated area.
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Once the PDF file is uploaded, click on the 'Edit' button next to the file name.
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In the editing toolbar, click on the 'Redact' option. This will open the redaction tools.
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Select the sensitive information you want to remove by clicking and dragging your cursor over the text or images. You can also use the 'Search and Redact' option to automatically find and redact specific keywords or phrases.
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After selecting the content to be redacted, click on the 'Apply Redactions' button. This will permanently remove the selected information from the PDF.
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Review the redacted PDF to ensure that all sensitive information has been successfully removed.
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Save the redacted PDF by clicking on the 'Save' button. You can choose to save it as a new file or overwrite the original file.
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Congratulations! You have successfully used the Remove Sensitive Information from PDF feature to protect your confidential data.

By following these steps, you can confidently handle sensitive information in your PDF documents without worrying about accidental disclosure. Start using the Remove Sensitive Information from PDF feature today and experience the peace of mind it brings!

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Below is a list of the most common customer questions. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
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Click on the “Protect” tab and select “Mark for Redaction”. Then go to the page where you want to hide text and select the text. You can also use the “Search & Redact” option to search for a particular word and hide it on all pages at once.
Open the PDF that contains the text you want to black out. Go to the Tools menu and select the Redact tool to open the Secondary Tool Bar immediately above the PDF. It includes the Redaction Tools. Choose Mark for Redaction and select OK when prompted by the pop-up window.
Open the Redaction toolbar. To do this, go to View > Toolbars > Redaction. You can then choose the Mark for Redaction tool from the toolbar. Use the tool to mark all the items you would like to redact. To redact a line or item in the document, double-click on a word or image.
Choose Tools > Comment, and select the Highlight Text tool, the Strike through Text tool, or the Underline Text tool. Note: ... Drag from the beginning of the text you want to mark up. ... (Optional) To add a note, double-click the markup and add text in a pop-up note.
Choose Select a File, and then open the Employee Record.pdf sample file or other PDF document from which you want to redact sensitive information. Click Mark for Redaction in the top menu to mark items you want to permanently remove from the file. ... Click Apply to remove the marked areas of content.
Open your PDF document. Switch to Edit Mode. ... Drag cursor over the text you want to redact to select it. ... Right-click over selected text and choose Edit and then Redact from the right-click menu.

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