Redact PDF
Black out sensitive text from PDF permanently
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About Redact PDF
PDF Redaction permanently blacks out specified text from a PDF document. Unlike simply drawing a black rectangle (which can be removed), true redaction removes the underlying text data permanently so the content cannot be recovered. Enter the exact text string you want to redact and the tool searches all pages and replaces every occurrence with a solid black box. This is essential for removing personal data (names, account numbers, addresses), confidential information, or privileged legal content before sharing documents.
How to use Redact PDF
Upload your PDF
Upload the PDF containing text you want to redact.
Enter text to redact
Type the exact text string to black out (e.g. an account number, name, or phrase). The search is case-sensitive.
Download
Download the redacted PDF. The specified text is permanently removed.