Is the text underneath permanently gone?

We overlay opaque black boxes. Determined users with specialized tools might still recover some underlying content. For legal/compliance redaction, use a forensic redaction product.

Does my PDF leave my device?

No. Redaction runs entirely in your browser.

Can I redact multiple areas?

Yes—add as many boxes as you need, then apply once.

Files processed locally in your browser.

Redact PDF

Cover sensitive areas with solid black boxes before you share.

1Upload
2Configure
3Process
4Download

Drop a PDF to redact

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How to Redact a PDF Privately Before You Share
Cover account numbers and personal data with black boxes—without uploading the file.

What this tool does

Redact PDF draws solid black rectangles over regions you mark. It is a fast privacy step for emails and screenshots—not a forensic redaction that removes underlying text from the PDF stream.

How to use it

Upload your PDF.
Pick a page and draw redaction boxes over sensitive areas.
Apply and download the redacted PDF.

Common use cases

Cover account numbers on a statement
Hide addresses on a form before forwarding
Black out names on a screenshot-turned-PDF

FAQs

Is the text underneath permanently gone?: We overlay opaque black boxes. Determined users with specialized tools might still recover some underlying content. For legal/compliance redaction, use a forensic redaction product.
Does my PDF leave my device?: No. Redaction runs entirely in your browser.
Can I redact multiple areas?: Yes—add as many boxes as you need, then apply once.