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Redact PDF

Mark areas visually and remove them from a new PDF.

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All output pages are raster images. Original text streams, metadata, attachments, links, forms and signatures are not copied. Review every marked area; this is not an automatic confidential-information detector.

Choose a file to get started

Drag and drop, or choose from your device. Up to 50 MB.

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Redact PDF: how it works

Draw redaction areas with mouse or touch, review them page by page, then create a fresh image-only PDF with those areas removed.

  1. 1

    Open a PDF and draw over the areas to remove.

  2. 2

    Review marks on each page; remove or undo a mark if needed.

  3. 3

    Confirm image-only export and inspect the downloaded PDF.

Before you start: All output pages are raster images. Original text streams, metadata, attachments, links, forms and signatures are not copied. Review every marked area; this is not an automatic confidential-information detector.

Redact PDF FAQs

Is this just a black rectangle over recoverable text?

No. The marked pixels are replaced before a new PDF is made from the visible page images. The source PDF content is never embedded in the result. Information outside your marked areas remains visible.

Are my documents uploaded?

Local PDF tools process documents in your browser. Choosing a file alone does not upload it. Server conversion sends the chosen file only after you confirm; server AI sends extracted text only after consent. Download your output before closing the page; there is no cloud document library.

Are my PDFs encrypted?

The website uses HTTPS to encrypt the connection. Local processing does not automatically password-encrypt your input or downloaded PDF. No website can guarantee 100% security; use a trusted device and keep your original files.

How do I save a PDF on an iPhone?

After creating the result, use Save / Share and choose Save to Files. If a download opens a preview, use the browser’s Share control to save a copy.