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pdf_redact()

// permanently black out sensitive information

Drop files here

or click to browse

Accepted: .pdf

// how it works

  1. upload your pdf file
  2. draw boxes over sensitive information
  3. navigate between pages as needed
  4. download redacted pdf

! redactions are permanent - underlying content is completely removed

$ privacy: all processing happens locally in your browser

About Redact PDF

Redacting means permanently removing sensitive information — not just hiding it behind a black box that can be copied or deleted later. This free tool blacks out text, images and data in a PDF so it's genuinely gone from the file before you share it. It's essential for sending documents that contain personal details, account numbers or names you need to keep private. Everything runs in your browser, so the original never leaves your device.

How to use Redact PDF

  1. 1

    Upload PDF

    Select the PDF document containing content you want to redact.

  2. 2

    Mark areas to redact

    Select text or draw rectangles over sensitive content to permanently remove it.

  3. 3

    Download redacted PDF

    Click download to save your PDF with the marked areas permanently removed.