Redact
Secure sensitive content in moments, targeting words, phrases, images, and data types across one entire document.
Redact single documents securely
Stay secure
Upload confidential files for redaction in complete confidence.
Save hours
Use search to find and mark all instances of targeted content for redaction.
Identify patterns
Instantly find occurrences of commonly redacted data types, such as phone numbers and emails.
Minimize errors
Review your redactions and fix mistakes fast before confirming and exporting the file.
Frequently asked questions
Which file types can I redact?
Redact works on PDF, Word, and PPT files
What’s the largest file size I can redact?
You can redact any PDF up to 50MB.
Who can use Redact free of charge?
You can! This redaction tool is free to everyone. If you don’t have a Datasite project, you can sign up for a free account.
Can I use the mobile app to redact files?
Currently, Redact is only available through the web interface.
Can I redact a password-protected PDF?
You’ll need to remove password protection before redacting your document – and remember to re-protect the PDF afterwards if necessary.
Do I need to install software to use the app?
The whole process is online, so you don’t need software.
How do I search for words or phrases?
Just enter a word or phrase in the keyword search field. This displays a list on the right showing all occurrences of your search term. Select occurrences from the list and click Add mark to mark them for redaction. You can also click on any occurrence to jump to its location in the document.
How do I search for personally identifiable information (PII)?
Click into the keyword/pattern search field to find and redact all instances of a particular type of PII, such as phone numbers and email addresses.
Can I redact multiple files at the same time?
The Redact app handles only one file at a time. To redact multiple documents across an entire data room, check out the AI redaction available in the Datasite Diligence app.
Can I undo redaction after I’ve processed the file?
For security reasons, a redacted document can never be unredacted – but your original unredacted copy is stored in My Documents so you can revert to it at any time.
Does Datasite keep a copy of the files I upload?
All original (unredacted) and new (redacted) files are stored in your My Documents area. No other users can access them, and you can permanently delete them anytime.
How secure are my documents?
At Datasite, security is our top priority. We adopt the latest cloud security best practices. The Datasite platform:
- Stores and maintains user information, application data, and logs separately
- Treats passwords with cryptographic hash algorithms
- Encrypts at-rest files with AES 256-bit encryption and regularly creates backups
- Protects in-transit data via Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.2 protocol
- Captures, analyzes, and actions events in real time
- Accesses files only upon request, supported by document access review and change management processes
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