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Redact PDF

Real redaction deletes the text underneath, so it can't be copied, searched or recovered. A black box drawn on top is not enough, and this tool does both.

Works in your browserNo file upload needed

Drop your PDF files here

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How to redact a PDF

  1. 1Choose the PDF.
  2. 2Enter the words or numbers to remove, one per line.
  3. 3Choose whole words only and match case if needed.
  4. 4Press Redact and download; check the result before sharing.

Features

  • Removes matching text from the file, not just visually.
  • Search for several terms at once.
  • Whole-word and case-sensitive matching.

When to use Redact PDF

  • Hide account numbers before sharing a statement.
  • Remove names from documents before publishing them.

Good to know

  • Text inside scanned images can't be found; run OCR PDF first or redact by hand in the PDF editor.
  • Your files are processed in your browser and never uploaded to a server.
  • Free to use with no sign-up, no limit on tasks and no watermark on your files.