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Redact PDF

Permanently remove sensitive content, privately in your browser.

Files never leave your device · No upload · Free
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How to redact a PDF

  1. 1

    Open your PDF

    Drop or select the PDF with content to redact.

  2. 2

    Cover what to remove

    Add boxes over the text or images you want gone, on any page.

  3. 3

    Apply and download

    The covered areas are flattened so the underlying data is removed.

Why redact PDFs in your browser?

Redaction is about removing sensitive information for good. Doing it locally means the original, unredacted document never leaves your device on the way to being cleaned up.

Frequently asked questions

Is the content really removed?+

Yes. On export the redacted pages are flattened to images, so the text and objects under the boxes are gone, not just hidden.

Is my file uploaded?+

No. Redaction happens entirely in your browser, so your document never leaves your device.

Will redacted pages still have selectable text?+

Redacted pages become images, so their text is no longer selectable. That is what guarantees the removal.

Is it free?+

Yes, with no sign-up.

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