Redact PDF
Permanently remove visible text and graphics from a document.
Select PDF files
or drag and drop files here
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How to Redact PDF
1
Upload the document
Open the PDF containing sensitive names, numbers, or data.
2
Draw redaction boxes
Use your mouse to draw solid black boxes completely over the sensitive information.
3
Apply and save
Click save. The tool permanently erases the underlying text data and replaces it with black boxes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can someone just delete the black box to see the text?▼
No. A proper redaction completely deletes the underlying text from the file's code. It is not just a black rectangle drawn over the words.