file privacy guide
Learn how hidden file data works, how scan-clean-verify workflows reduce sharing risk, and which Privacy Toolbox tool is best for the file you want to send.
What to check first
Start with the file type. Photos can contain EXIF, GPS, IPTC, and XMP data. PDFs can contain document properties, XMP, attachments, comments, forms, and scripts. Office files can contain author data, comments, tracked changes, hidden sheets, notes, and custom properties.
Recommended workflow
Upload the file, scan for metadata, review detected categories, clean when needed, and verify the cleaned output before sending.