Crop PDF guide
PDF cropping versus redaction: which should you use?
Use cropping for layout and visible boundaries, but use a verified redaction method for sensitive information because hidden cropped content may remain recoverable.
How these workflows differ
- Use cropping for layout and visible boundaries, but use a verified redaction method for sensitive information because hidden cropped content may remain recoverable.
- Never treat a visually cropped edge as proof that confidential content was securely removed.
Cropping changes the visible page area
Changes CropBox boundaries; hidden content remains in the PDF and cropping is not secure redaction.
FAQ
PDF cropping versus redaction: which should you use?
Use cropping for layout and visible boundaries, but use a verified redaction method for sensitive information because hidden cropped content may remain recoverable. Never treat a visually cropped edge as proof that confidential content was securely removed.
Is cropping a PDF the same as redacting hidden information?
No. Cropping changes the visible page area. Do not use cropping as a substitute for secure redaction of sensitive content.
What is the current input limit for Crop PDF?
PDF; One PDF ≤50 MiB, ≤500 pages.