🔒 PDF Redaction Tool
Upload a PDF, select areas to redact, and download the secured document.
How to Redact PDF Documents Online
Upload PDF
Drag & drop your PDF file or select it from your device
Draw Redaction Boxes
Use mouse to draw boxes over text, images, or areas to permanently hide
Apply Redaction
Click "Apply Redaction" - selected content is permanently removed
Download
Get your redacted PDF with sensitive information permanently removed
Why Use Our PDF Redaction Tool?
Precise Selection
Draw exact boxes with mouse to target specific text or images
Permanent Removal
Redacted content is permanently deleted, not just covered up
Metadata Cleanup
Remove hidden metadata and document properties for complete privacy
Legal Compliance
Meets FOIA, GDPR, HIPAA, and other privacy regulation standards
Quick Redaction
Redact PDFs in seconds with intuitive mouse-based interface
Secure Processing
Your PDF files are protected and automatically deleted after redaction
Perfect For PDF Redaction
Legal Documents
Redact confidential information from court filings, contracts, and legal agreements before sharing.
Government & FOIA
Redact sensitive information from government documents for public records requests.
Medical Records
Redact patient identifiers and sensitive health information for HIPAA compliance.
Business Documents
Redact financial figures, client names, and proprietary information from business reports.
Academic Research
Redact participant identifiers and confidential data from research papers and studies.
Personal Documents
Redact personal identifiers, addresses, and sensitive information from personal documents.
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.