Redact PDF
Permanently remove sensitive areas from your document.
A fresh start for your PDFs.
Drag a PDF file here and let’s make something happen.
Only on your device. Always in your control.
How to redact PDF
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Choose your PDF.
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Drag rectangles over every area to remove, checking all pages.
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Apply redactions and inspect the downloaded PDF.
About this tool
Draw black rectangles over private information. Export rebuilds every page as an image at 144 DPI, removing original text, links, form fields, attachments and metadata. Text will no longer be searchable. Review your downloaded file before sharing.
On your device
Your document is processed in this browser. Files and passwords are never uploaded.
Free to use
No account, added watermark or daily task quota.
Know what to expect
Draw black rectangles over private information. Export rebuilds every page as an image at 144 DPI, removing original text, links, form fields, attachments and metadata. Text will no longer be searchable. Review your downloaded file before sharing.
Redact PDF FAQ
How does Redact PDF work?
Draw black rectangles over private information. Export rebuilds every page as an image at 144 DPI, removing original text, links, form fields, attachments and metadata. Text will no longer be searchable. Review your downloaded file before sharing.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Document processing runs locally. Your browser downloads the required engines and fonts, but does not send your document to a processing server.