PDF Redactor

Black out text and images for good – the content underneath is removed.

Your files are processed on your device and are never uploaded.

Black out names, account numbers, addresses and anything else you must not share – for good. Drag over text or pictures, or search a word and use Redact all matches. Redacted pages are flattened, so the hidden content is removed from the file, not just covered.

The editing is done on your device, so private documents never leave it.

How to Redact a PDF

Choose your PDF. The pages appear in the editor.
Mark what to hide: Drag over text or pictures. To hide a word everywhere, search for it and click Redact all matches.
Check every page – look for the same detail in headers, footers and tables.
Undo anything you do not like, then click Save PDF.

Real Redaction, Not Just a Black Box

Drawing a black rectangle in many PDF apps only covers the text – anyone can copy it out from underneath. Here, every page with a redaction is flattened into an image with the black areas burned in, so the hidden text and pictures are truly gone from the file. Other pages are left as they are.

Keep your original file: redaction cannot be undone after saving.

Free and Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I redact a PDF?

Choose the PDF, drag over the text or pictures to hide, or search a word and click Redact all matches. Then click Save PDF.

Can the redacted text be recovered?

No. Pages with redactions are flattened, so the hidden content is removed from the file, not just covered.

Will text on redacted pages still be selectable?

No – flattened pages become images. Pages without redactions keep their selectable text.

Can I undo a change?

Yes. Click Undo to remove the last change before you save.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. The PDF is edited in your browser and never leaves your device.

Is Redact PDF free to use?

Yes. Redact PDF is completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many times you use it.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Your files are processed directly in your web browser on your own device. Nothing is uploaded or stored, and the file is gone from memory when you close the tab.

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