Redact PDF
PDF ToolsPermanently blackout and sanitize sensitive text and graphics from PDF files.
Redact PDF
About Redact PDF
Permanently remove sensitive information, confidential text, financial figures, and personal identifiers from PDF documents. Blackout boxes are baked directly into the rendered page geometry so underlying text cannot be selected or recovered.
View key capabilities & tips
Key capabilities:
- Visual area selection to mask sensitive paragraphs, names, account numbers, and signatures
- True vector and raster redaction that prevents text copy-paste recovery
- Client-side execution keeps confidential legal and medical records completely private
- Exports sanitized, publication-ready PDF documents instantly
Tips:
- Redaction is permanent: always retain an unmodified copy of your original document before redacting.
- Check all pages for recurring sensitive data such as headers, footers, and margin notes.
- Test the output file by attempting to select and copy text under the redacted boxes in your PDF viewer.