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Identify the document management system (DMS) or cloud storage platform that will handle PDF uploads or sharing.
Install Adobe Acrobat Pro on a server or workstation that can act as a processing node for incoming PDFs.
CautionEnsure your Acrobat license permits automated or server-side use; consult Adobe licensing for compliance.
Configure the DMS or cloud workflow to route all incoming PDF files to the Acrobat processing node before storage or sharing.
Create an Acrobat Action using the Action Wizard that includes the Remove Hidden Information step.
Best practiceName the Action clearly, such as 'Sanitize on Upload', for easy identification and automation.
Use scripting or automation tools (such as Windows Task Scheduler, macOS Automator, or third-party workflow tools) to trigger the Acrobat Action automatically when a new PDF arrives.
Best practiceSome DMS platforms support calling external scripts or command-line tools as part of their workflow automation.
Configure the workflow to replace the original PDF with the sanitized version or store the sanitized copy in the appropriate DMS location.
Test the integration by uploading a sample PDF containing hidden data and verify that the sanitized PDF in the DMS has all hidden information removed.
RecommendationRegularly audit sanitized documents to ensure the process is consistently removing all hidden data.
You can automate PDF sanitization by creating an Action in Acrobat and integrating it with your DMS workflow.
This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.
When Acrobat is connected to Power Automate, you can set up a workflow that automatically sanitizes every PDF as soon as it's uploaded or shared. This keeps your files safe without manual steps.
Sanitizing PDFs removes hidden or sensitive information, like comments or metadata, which helps protect privacy and prevents accidental data leaks when sharing files in Teams.
Yes, you can usually set rules for what Acrobat should remove, such as hidden text or personal data, when integrating with Salesforce. This helps match your company's privacy needs.
Automating PDF sanitization saves time, reduces human error, and ensures every document is checked the same way, making your document management much safer and more reliable.
Integrating Acrobat with systems like Power Automate or Salesforce lets you sanitize many files automatically as part of your daily workflow, instead of doing each one by hand on your computer.