Redact PDF
Black out sensitive areas for real: redacted pages are flattened to images, so the text underneath is gone — not just covered. Coordinates are in points from the bottom-left corner.
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Max 30 MB per file. Files are deleted after 2 hours.
How to redact a PDF
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Select your PDF
Drop the PDF containing sensitive content, or click to browse.
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Mark the areas
Add one or more rectangles — page, position and size — then press Redact PDF.
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Download
Download your redacted PDF. Your files are deleted automatically after 2 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PDF redaction tool free to use?
Yes, redaction is free with no sign-up required. Upload your PDF, mark the areas to remove and download the cleaned file.
Is it safe to upload sensitive documents?
Yes. Files are processed on our servers, never shared, and deleted automatically within 2 hours — the original and the redacted copy alike.
Can redacted text be recovered later?
No. Redacted pages are flattened to images, so the content under the black boxes is permanently removed rather than just covered — it cannot be copied, searched or extracted.