Guides

Learn to share documents safely

Step-by-step guides for redacting PDFs, tax forms and statements on your Mac, with free methods and how to check your work.

• How to Redact a PDF on Mac (the Safe Way)

  Black boxes and highlights don't hide anything. Learn how to truly remove names, numbers and addresses from a PDF on your Mac, and how to check your work.

• How to Remove Your SSN From a W-2 Before Sending It

  Landlords and many others ask for a W-2 to check your income, not your identity. Here's how to remove your Social Security number and other details safely.

• Why Black Boxes in a PDF Don't Really Redact

  A black box over text in a PDF often hides nothing. See why covered words can be copied back out, how leaks happen, and how to make sure a redaction is real.