Short answer

Properly redacted files should not allow sensitive information to be recovered, but visually masked files may still expose hidden text or metadata.

Expanded answer

The answer depends on how redaction is performed. If sensitive information is only covered by shapes, highlights, or image overlays, it may still exist in the file.

If the redaction process permanently removes the sensitive content and generates a sanitized output file, the risk of recovery is much lower.

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