What is PDF Redaction?

Redaction is the process of permanently removing sensitive information from a document. Unlike just drawing a black box over text, proper redaction ensures the underlying data is actually deleted from the file structure.

Is my redacted data truly gone?

Yes, when you use our tool, the selected content is removed from the PDF before the new file is generated in your browser.

Is this tool secure for sensitive data?

Absolutely. Since the redaction happens locally on your computer, no one—including us—ever sees your unredacted document.

Yes, you can draw redaction boxes over any part of the PDF, including images, charts, and text sections.

Is it free to redact PDFs?

Yes, this is a free security utility provided for the public.

Redact PDF

Permanently mask sensitive information in your PDF files. Securely black out text and images before sharing your documents.

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Drag & drop your PDF file here, or click to browse.

Permanently mask sensitive information in your PDF files. Securely black out text and images before sharing your documents.

How to Use This Redact PDF

1Upload the PDF document that needs redaction.
2Draw boxes over the text or areas you want to hide.
3Confirm your redactions in the preview.
4Download the sanitized PDF document.

Features

✓Permanently remove sensitive text and graphics
✓Black out or white out specific areas
✓Protect privacy in legal and medical documents
✓Secure browser-side processing — data never leaves your device
✓Download cleaned PDFs instantly

Protecting Privacy with Redaction

Redaction is essential when sharing documents that contain personal identifiers, financial data, or trade secrets. Simply hiding text with a comment or a highlight is not secure and can often be reversed. Using a dedicated redaction tool ensures that the hidden information is unrecoverable, protecting you and your organization.