Document anonymization checklist

This checklist helps reduce accidental identifiers when sharing documents.

1) Scrub metadata

Use the Deep Metadata Scrubber to remove common PDF metadata and interactive elements.

2) Review visible content

Metadata scrubbing does not remove:

• Names and signatures in visible content
• Letterheads, addresses, watermarks
• QR codes and barcodes

3) Watch for scans and photos

Scanned pages may contain:

• Handwritten marks
• Camera or scanner fingerprints
• Embedded image metadata (EXIF) in some cases

4) Use offline mode if needed

If it fits your threat model, load the app once, then turn off Wi‑Fi before processing.

5) Verify the output

Check the scrub report and hashes, and open the output to confirm it behaves as expected.