Redact PDF
FreePermanently black out sensitive text and areas in PDF documents
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1
Upload
Add the PDF file containing content you need to permanently redact.
2
Select Areas
Draw rectangles over the text or images you want to black out on each page.
3
Download
Save the redacted PDF with the selected content permanently removed and replaced with black boxes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the redacted content permanently removed?+
Yes. Redacted areas are not simply covered with a black box. The underlying text and image data is permanently deleted from the file, making it impossible to recover.
Can I redact text by searching for specific words?+
Yes. You can use the search feature to find and redact all occurrences of a word or phrase across the entire document in one step, saving time on large files.
Are my files uploaded to a server?+
No. Redaction is processed locally in your browser. Your files never leave your device, which is critical for documents containing the sensitive information you are redacting.
Can I undo a redaction after saving?+
No. Once you download the redacted PDF, the blacked-out content is permanently gone. Always keep a copy of the original document before applying redactions.
Does redaction work on scanned documents?+
Yes. You can draw redaction boxes over any area of any page, whether the content is selectable text or a scanned image. The selected area is permanently blacked out either way.