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Redact PDF

Redact sensitive information from a PDF without uploading. Black out regions; affected pages are rasterized so covered content is removed — privately in your browser.

Redact a PDF privately in your browser

Draw black-out regions over names, account numbers, or other sensitive areas. Affected pages are rasterized so the covered content is removed from the page appearance — without uploading the file.

What you can do with it

Share a document with personal data removed
Black out SSNs, addresses, or account numbers before sending a copy.
Publish a record with confidential sections blocked
Redact only the sensitive paragraphs and keep the rest of the document readable.

How to redact a PDF

  1. Open your PDF — it loads locally with no upload.
  2. Drag on a page to draw black-out regions; add as many as you need.
  3. Download the redacted PDF and verify the result before sharing.

Frequently asked questions

Is my PDF uploaded when I redact it?
No. Redaction runs entirely in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.
Is the redacted content really gone?
Pages with redactions are rasterized (turned into images) with black fills drawn over the regions. Covered content is no longer present as selectable text on those pages. Always review the downloaded file before sharing highly sensitive documents.
What happens to pages I did not redact?
Untouched pages are copied as-is, keeping their original vector quality.
Does redacting modify my original file?
No. A new redacted PDF is created when you download. Your original stays unchanged on disk.