Redact PDF Free
Permanently remove sensitive information from PDF documents. Black out confidential text, personal data, and private information — 100% private, no upload required.
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Permanent redaction • Multi-page support • 100% private • GDPR compliant
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Black out sensitive content permanently
List the regions to remove — one per line as page, x, y, width, height in PDF points. Covered text is deleted from the file, not hidden, and a black box is painted over the area for scanned content.
Private by design
Redaction deletes covered text from the file locally in your browser, so payslips and legal exhibits with salaries or account numbers never leave your device.
What is PDF Redaction?
- 1Upload your PDFUpload your document.
- 2Draw redaction boxesClick and drag over any text, image, or area you want to permanently remove. Add as many boxes as needed.
- 3Apply redactionClick "Apply Redactions". The content under every box is permanently destroyed.
- 4DownloadDownload the redacted PDF. The removed content cannot be recovered by anyone.
Frequently asked questions
Is redaction really permanent?
Yes — redacted content is removed from the page content stream, not covered with a black rectangle.
Can I redact automatically?
Use Auto-Redact PII to find and redact common personal data patterns in one pass.
What is PDF redaction?
Redaction permanently removes sensitive text and images from a PDF so they cannot be recovered — unlike drawing black boxes, which leave the text underneath intact.
What kinds of files should I redact?
Court filings, medical records, contracts and any document shared outside your organization where names, IDs, account numbers or addresses must disappear for good.
Is my document uploaded anywhere?
No. Redaction runs entirely in your browser. Sensitive files never leave your device — which is the whole point of redacting.