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Redact PDF
Permanently cover sensitive PDF regions and remove the selectable content underneath.
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About the Redact PDF
Redact PDF lets you draw black boxes over names, addresses, account numbers and other sensitive regions on any page. Add multiple redactions before downloading.
The output pages are rasterized after the black boxes are applied. This prevents covered text from remaining selectable underneath, unlike a simple visual rectangle overlay.
Key features
- Page-specific redaction boxes
- Permanent rasterized output
- Multi-page support
- Preview and undo before saving
How to use
- 1Upload the PDF and select a page.
- 2Drag black boxes over every sensitive region, then repeat on other pages.
- 3Apply redactions and verify the downloaded copy before sharing.
Examples
Share a bank statement
Input:
Statement containing account numbersOutput:
Rasterized PDF with permanent black boxesCover the full sensitive value, including surrounding characters that could reveal its format.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the hidden text really removed?
- The downloaded pages are rebuilt as images after redaction, so text beneath black boxes is no longer selectable or searchable.
- Will the PDF remain searchable?
- No. Permanent rasterization removes the original text layer. Run OCR afterward only if the non-redacted areas must be searchable.
- Should I verify the result?
- Yes. Always open the downloaded file and confirm every sensitive region is fully covered before sharing it.