PDFWix for Government Staff
PDF/A archiving, redaction and tagged accessibility built in.
Why use this
- True data-layer redaction — required for FOIA and Subject Access Request release.
- PDF/A conversion supports long-term records-retention compliance.
- Browser-side processing keeps citizen PII off third-party SaaS servers.
- Compare PDF verifies a redacted release matches the underlying record.
- Free with no per-seat fee — practical for budget-constrained public-sector IT.
Tools compared
- Redact PDF — strip PII for FOIA/SAR releases at the data layer
- Merge PDF — assemble case files and record bundles
- Add Page Numbers — apply Bates-style numbering to evidence
- Compare PDF — verify redacted releases against originals
- Sign PDF — execute citizen-application signatures
Frequently asked questions
Is Redact PDF safe for FOIA disclosure?
Yes. Text and image data are stripped from the PDF stream — copy-paste cannot recover redacted content. Pair with Compare PDF to verify the release matches the original except for intended redactions.
Does PDFWix support PDF/A archiving?
Yes. PDF to PDF/A converts working documents to the format required for many records-retention rules. The conversion preserves text, layout and embedded fonts.
Is browser-side processing acceptable for government use?
Browser-side tools (Merge, Redact, Compare, Sign, Organize) execute on staff workstations entirely. Citizen PII does not transit our servers, which simplifies many internal IT-review checklists.