Redact PDF Files
Draw black boxes over sensitive content. Text is permanently removed — not just visually covered.
When to redact a PDF
How to redact a PDF
Upload your PDF
Drop a .pdf file to redact
Draw redaction boxes
Click and drag over the text you want to permanently remove
Download redacted PDF
The selected text is permanently gone, not just covered
Upload your PDF
Drop a .pdf file to redact
Draw redaction boxes
Click and drag over the text you want to permanently remove
Download redacted PDF
The selected text is permanently gone, not just covered
Your files never leave your browser
Your files never touch our servers
PDF Redactor runs entirely in your browser. There are no servers receiving your files — we literally cannot see what you redact. Close the tab and everything is gone.
Frequently asked questions
Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?+
No. Everything runs in your browser. Your files never leave your device and are never sent to any server.
Is the redacted text permanently removed?+
Yes. The text underneath is stripped from the file — it is not just visually covered, it is gone.
Can I redact multiple pages?+
Yes, you can navigate through all pages and draw redaction boxes on any of them.
Does it work with scanned PDFs?+
It works best with text-based PDFs. Scanned image-only PDFs may not have selectable text to remove.
Is there a file size limit?+
No strict limit — processing happens in your browser so performance depends on your device memory.
Is PDF Redactor free?+
Yes, free for 5 uses per month with no signup. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited uses at €10/month.
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