Redact PDF
Draw boxes over anything sensitive and permanently remove it - the page is flattened so nothing underneath is recoverable, processed in your browser.
Drag a PDF here, or choose a file
Draw a box over anything that needs to disappear for good.
You can also paste a file directly (Ctrl+V or ⌘V).
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your file is not uploaded to a server at any point.
Why a Black Box Alone Is Not Enough
Covering text visually doesn't necessarily remove the underlying information from a PDF - if the original text layer remains in the file, someone may still be able to select, copy or extract it. Proper redaction has to remove access to the information, not merely hide how it looks.
Redact Personal and Sensitive Information
Common examples include account numbers, names, addresses, signatures, confidential figures and other information that shouldn't appear in a shared copy. Always review the whole document yourself - the tool removes the areas you mark, but it can't know which sensitive information you forgot to mark.
Frequently asked questions
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Guides for this task
- How to Actually Remove Sensitive Information from a PDF
Why a black box drawn over text usually isn't real redaction, and what it takes to make sure nothing is left recoverable.
- How to Add Text or Cover Something in a PDF
Type on top of a PDF, white out a mistake or highlight a line in your browser, and why a white box is not the same as deleting.