How to redact all PDF files in a folder with a single click

To find out more about PDF Redact by cloudHQ, go to the PDF Redact website.
To add the PDF Redact add-on, use the link below:

You can also use PDF Redact by cloudHQ directly from the website here: PDF Redact Dashboard.

  1. Introduction
  2. Example Use Case
  3. Step-by-Step Instructions

Introduction

PDF Redact helps you permanently remove sensitive information from PDF files before sharing them. This is useful when you need to protect private or confidential data such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, account numbers, or other identifying details. Redacting information in a PDF makes it safer to send documents to clients, coworkers, or external partners. Your original file is not changed: PDF Redact saves a redacted copy next to it.

Common Use Cases for Redacting PDF Files

  • Sharing Legal or Business Documents: Before sending contracts, agreements, or reports, you may need to hide confidential details. For example, a company might redact customer information or internal pricing before sharing a document with a third party.
  • Protecting Personal Information: Many documents contain private data that should not be exposed. For example, before sending a PDF copy of an application, invoice, or employee document, you can redact personal details such as phone numbers, addresses, or identification numbers.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Go to Google Drive in your web browser.
  2. Pick the folder that has the files you want to redact.
  3. Click the New button in the left sidebar, then choose More > PDF Redact:

  4. In the PDF Redact wizard, check the information types and the output format, then click the Redact button to redact all PDFs in the folder.
  5. Your PDFs will be uploaded to the same folder. They will end with “_redacted.pdf”.
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