Redact PDF
Permanently black out sensitive text or images in a PDF, not just cover them.
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or click here and press Ctrl+V / ⌘+V to paste a file
No redaction areas added yet — choose a page and drag a box, then click "Add This Redaction".
Redacted content is permanently removed, not just covered — this cannot be undone once downloaded.
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Redact a PDF for real, not just visually
Draw boxes over sensitive text or images and permanently delete what is underneath.
Upload Your PDF
Upload the PDF that contains sensitive information.
Mark What to Redact
Choose a page, drag a box over anything you want permanently removed, and add as many boxes across as many pages as you need.
Download the Redacted PDF
The marked content is deleted from the file, not just hidden under a black box.
Built for True Redaction
Everything you need to permanently remove sensitive content.
Private Processing
Your PDF is processed automatically and removed from our servers shortly after.
Actually Deletes Content
Unlike a drawn rectangle, the text and images inside your redaction boxes are permanently removed and cannot be recovered by copying text or editing the file.
Multiple Boxes, Any Page
Mark as many areas as you need across as many pages as you need, then process the whole file at once.
Text and Images
Redaction boxes remove whatever is underneath, whether it is a paragraph of text or an embedded image.
Unlimited Usage
No file limits and no subscriptions. Redact as many PDFs as you need at no cost.
Cross-Platform
Works in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile devices, with no software to install.
Who Redacts PDFs
Common reasons to permanently remove content before sharing.
HR Professionals
Fatima removes social security numbers from an employee file before sharing it with an external auditor.
Legal Assistants
Liam redacts a client's personal details from a court filing before it becomes part of the public record.
Finance Teams
Priya blacks out account numbers on a bank statement before sending it as proof of address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this really delete the content, or just draw a black box over it?
It actually deletes it. Unlike a watermark or a drawn rectangle, the underlying text and images inside your redaction boxes are permanently removed from the PDF — they cannot be recovered by copying text or editing the file.
Can I redact multiple areas across multiple pages?
Yes. Add as many redaction boxes as you need, on any pages, before processing the file once.
Can I undo a redaction after downloading?
No. Once processed and downloaded, the redacted content is gone from that file permanently. Keep your original if you need it later.
Is my file kept private?
Yes. Your PDF is processed automatically and removed from our servers shortly after.
Can I preview a redaction before finalizing it?
Yes. You can add, adjust, and remove boxes before downloading — nothing is deleted until you process the file.
Does redacting change the rest of the page?
No. Only the marked areas are affected. Everything else on the page stays exactly as it was.
Is Redact PDF free to use?
Yes. There is no cost, no subscription, and no account required.
Can I use this on my phone?
Yes, the tool is fully responsive and works in any modern mobile browser on iOS and Android.