Redact PDF
Black out private details so they are removed for good.
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Your files are processed on your device and are never uploaded to our server.
About Redact PDF
Drawing a black box in a normal editor does not hide the text under it. This tool really removes it. Draw boxes over names, account numbers or other private details. Pages with redactions are rebuilt so the hidden content is gone from the file.
How to use Redact PDF
- 1Select your PDF.
- 2Drag boxes over the parts you want to hide, on any page.
- 3Click "Redact PDF" and download the safe copy.
Why use this tool?
- Private. Files never leave your device.
- Free. No sign up, no limits, no watermark.
- Fast. Results in seconds, no waiting in a queue.
- Any device. Works on computers, tablets and phones.
Frequently asked questions
Can someone recover redacted text?
No. Pages with redaction boxes are flattened into images, so the text under the box no longer exists in the file.
Will the rest of my document still have text?
Pages without any box keep their normal text. Redacted pages become images, so their text is no longer selectable.
Is my file private?
No. The file is opened and processed by your own browser. Nothing is uploaded to our server, so your document stays on your device.