Removed, not covered
The text under an area is taken out of the file, so it cannot be selected, copied or found again.
Redact PDF
Remove text and images from a PDF for good.
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How to redact a PDF
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Drop your PDF, or select it.
Redaction
Images and forms
Image pixels, comments and form fields under an area go too.
Search
Find a name or a number on every page and mark every match in one click.
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See what goes
Each area lists the text it removes before you redact.
Metadata
The title, author and other document details are removed unless you turn it off.
Frequently asked questions
How do I redact a PDF?
Drop your PDF, click a line or draw an area over what must go, or search for it and select Mark all. Select Redact, then Download.
Is the text really gone?
Yes. The letters under an area are removed from the file, and the file is written again in full, so no older copy stays inside it. A letter the area only touches goes whole.
Black or white?
Choose the fill under Fill. White leaves the area blank, the content is removed either way.
Are my files uploaded?
No. The redaction runs on your device, so the text you remove is never sent anywhere.
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Is it free?
Yes. No account, no usage limits, and no watermark.
Technical details
Processing
PDFium removes the text, image pixels, comments and form fields under each area, then the file is written again in full, in a background worker in your browser.
Signed files
A digitally signed file is rewritten, so its signatures no longer verify.