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Redact PDF
Permanently remove sensitive information
Drop PDF files here
or browse files from your computer
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PII Redaction
Redacts personally identifiable information.
Text Search
Search and redact specific text phrases.
Regular Expressions
Use Regex to match patterns to redact.
Permanent
Redactions cannot be undone or recovered.
Verification
Review and verify redactions before applying.
Guide
How to redact sensitive information in a PDF
Permanently remove text and regions so hidden data cannot be recovered in normal viewers.
1
Upload the PDF
Open the document containing sensitive content.
2
Mark areas to redact
Search for text or draw regions to black out permanently.
3
Verify and export
Review redactions, then download the sanitized PDF.
FAQ
Redact PDF FAQ
Redaction safety and best practices.
Is redaction reversible?
True redaction removes underlying content. Always verify in a PDF reader that nothing can be copied from redacted areas.
Should I redact before sharing?
Yes. Redact before sending contracts, court filings, or medical records.
Does redaction remove metadata?
Use a dedicated metadata removal tool if you must strip document properties as well.
Can I redact images?
Yes. Mark image regions so faces, IDs, or screenshots are fully covered.