Redact PDF
Permanently black out text and areas in a PDF. Redacted pages are flattened, so nothing underneath can be copied or recovered.
How to use Redact PDF
- Choose a PDF to redact.
- Draw boxes over areas, or use Find text to redact and add the matches.
- Pick a Box colour, Black or White, and optionally Remove document info.
- Click Redact and download the PDF.
Frequently asked questions
How do I permanently redact text in a PDF?
Mark the text or areas and click Redact. Each page with a redaction is turned into an image with the boxes burned in, so the original text is gone, not just covered.
Can I search for words to redact?
Yes. Type a word or phrase in Find text to redact, click Find, and every match in the document is listed with a checkbox so you can choose which to redact.
Will redacted pages still have selectable text?
No. Redacted pages are flattened into images, so their text can't be selected. Pages without redactions are left as they are.
Can it remove hidden metadata too?
Yes. Tick Remove document info to clear the title, author, keywords and similar fields.
Is my document uploaded to redact it?
No. Redaction happens in your browser, which matters for sensitive documents.