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Black out text in a PDF

Cover and remove sensitive text, without uploading the file.

Files never leave your device · No upload · Free
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Redacting means covering sensitive text with a black box and removing what is underneath, so it cannot be copied or recovered. Many tools only draw a box on top, leaving the text selectable beneath. This one removes the content on export, and it all runs in your browser with nothing uploaded.

How to black out text in a PDF

  1. 1

    Add your PDF

    Drop in the document you need to redact.

  2. 2

    Draw redaction boxes

    Cover anything sensitive with black boxes.

  3. 3

    Apply and download

    On export, the covered areas are permanently removed.

Why redact on your device

Uploading a document to redact it hands over the unredacted version first, defeating the point. Redacting locally means the sensitive original never leaves your machine.

Frequently asked questions

Is the text really gone, or just hidden?+

Gone. On export the content under each box is removed, so it cannot be selected, copied or recovered from the file.

Is my document uploaded?+

No. Redaction runs in your browser, so the sensitive file never leaves your device.

Can I redact several areas at once?+

Yes, add as many boxes as you need across any pages before exporting.

Is it free?+

Yes, with no sign-up.

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