File Sanitization Modes

Attachment Cleaning (Threat Extraction) can create a safe version of an email attachment in these ways:

Clean - removes macros, embedded objects, and any active content from the attachment while maintaining the file type.

For example, if a DOC file is cleaned, the end user will get a modified DOC file.
Convert - the file is converted into PDF format, regardless of its original file type, ensuring no active content can ever be a part of it.

For example, if a DOC file is converted, the end user will get the file in PDF format.


	Notes: While the Convert option is considered to be secure, it has an impact on user experience and productivity. Unless there are strict regulatory or organizational policy requirements, we recommend using the Clean option to deliver only PDF files. The Convert option is available only for attachment cleaning in emails.