Redact PDF online
Unlike drawing a black box, redaction regenerates the affected pages and removes the underlying text and images completely.
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How to Redact PDF
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Open your PDF
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Mark the areas to remove, then click “Apply redactions”
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Save — the sensitive content is gone for good
Highlights
Real removal
Applied content can no longer be selected, copied or found by search.
Mark, then apply
Adjust or clear marks at any time before applying them.
Local processing
Sensitive documents never need to be uploaded.
FAQ
How is this different from a black rectangle?
A rectangle only covers the text, which is still there underneath; redaction deletes it.
Can I still select text on a redacted page?
Redacted pages are converted into images, so their text is no longer selectable.