PDF Redaction Tool
Permanently remove sensitive visible information by drawing secure redaction areas on PDF pages.
Draw Redaction Areas
Drag over names, numbers, images, signatures, or other private content.
How to Use
Upload a PDF, drag boxes over sensitive content on each relevant page, review every area, permanently redact, then verify the download.
Secure Method
Pages containing redactions are rendered and rebuilt as high-resolution images. Untouched pages retain their original PDF content and quality.
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Redaction must remove—not merely hide
A normal rectangle annotation can leave the underlying text recoverable. This tool permanently flattens every page that contains a redaction, so the covered pixels replace the original visible content in the exported page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my PDF uploaded? +
No. Rendering, redaction, flattening, and PDF generation happen locally in your browser.
Can covered text be recovered? +
The tool rebuilds redacted pages as flattened images with the boxes already applied, removing the original selectable content from those pages.
Will redacted pages remain searchable? +
No. Securely flattened redacted pages become image-based. Untouched pages retain their original searchable text.
Can I redact multiple pages? +
Yes. Navigate between pages and draw any number of areas on each one.
Should I verify the output? +
Yes. Always reopen and inspect the downloaded PDF before sharing sensitive material.
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