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🔒 PDF Redaction Tool

Upload a PDF, select areas to redact, and download the secured document.

How to Redact PDF Documents Online

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Upload PDF

Drag & drop your PDF file or select it from your device

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Draw Redaction Boxes

Use mouse to draw boxes over text, images, or areas to permanently hide

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Apply Redaction

Click "Apply Redaction" - selected content is permanently removed

4

Download

Get your redacted PDF with sensitive information permanently removed

Why Use Our PDF Redaction Tool?

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Precise Selection

Draw exact boxes with mouse to target specific text or images

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Permanent Removal

Redacted content is permanently deleted, not just covered up

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Metadata Cleanup

Remove hidden metadata and document properties for complete privacy

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Legal Compliance

Meets FOIA, GDPR, HIPAA, and other privacy regulation standards

Quick Redaction

Redact PDFs in seconds with intuitive mouse-based interface

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Secure Processing

Your PDF files are protected and automatically deleted after redaction

Perfect For PDF Redaction

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Legal Documents

Redact confidential information from court filings, contracts, and legal agreements before sharing.

Court Filings Contracts Legal Agreements
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Government & FOIA

Redact sensitive information from government documents for public records requests.

Public Records FOIA Requests Government Reports
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Medical Records

Redact patient identifiers and sensitive health information for HIPAA compliance.

Patient IDs Health Information HIPAA Compliance
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Business Documents

Redact financial figures, client names, and proprietary information from business reports.

Financial Data Client Information Proprietary Info
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Academic Research

Redact participant identifiers and confidential data from research papers and studies.

Participant IDs Research Data Confidential Studies
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Personal Documents

Redact personal identifiers, addresses, and sensitive information from personal documents.

Personal IDs Addresses Sensitive Info

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF redaction free?

Yes! Redact unlimited PDF files completely free. No registration, watermarks, or hidden fees.

How do I select areas to redact?

Use your mouse to draw boxes directly on the PDF. Click and drag to create redaction boxes over text, images, or specific areas.

Is redaction permanent?

Yes! Redacted content is permanently removed from the PDF file, not just covered with black boxes.

Can I redact images and graphics?

Yes! Draw boxes over any content - text, images, signatures, or graphics - to permanently remove them.

Are my PDFs secure during redaction?

Absolutely. PDFs are processed securely with SSL encryption and automatically deleted after redaction.

Does redaction remove metadata?

Yes! Our tool cleans document metadata, properties, and hidden information for complete privacy.