Black out your SSN before sharing a document
Remove your Social Security number before you share, without uploading.
A Social Security number is one of the most sensitive identifiers you have, and it should almost never travel visibly on a shared document. This tool blacks it out and removes it on export, all in your browser, so the document is never uploaded.
How to black out an SSN on a PDF
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Add your PDF
Drop in the document that shows your SSN.
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Cover the number
Draw a black box over the SSN.
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Apply and download
On export the SSN under the box is permanently removed.
Why black out an SSN on your device
An exposed SSN enables identity theft. Redacting it in the browser means the document with your SSN is never uploaded to a server that could be breached.
Frequently asked questions
Is the SSN truly removed?+
Yes. On export the content under the box is deleted, so it cannot be selected, copied or recovered.
Is my document uploaded?+
No. Redaction runs in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.
Should I remove other identifiers too?+
Yes, black out anything you do not need to share, such as your date of birth or account numbers.
Is it free?+
Yes, with no sign-up.