Redact PDF — Black Out Sensitive Text
Permanently redact sensitive text from your PDF documents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does redacting a PDF do?
Redacting permanently blacks out specified text in your PDF. This is commonly used to hide sensitive information such as names, addresses, account numbers, or confidential data before sharing a document.
Is the redaction permanent?
Yes. The tool draws opaque black rectangles over the matching text. Once you download the redacted PDF, the covered text cannot be recovered from the resulting file.
How do I specify multiple terms to redact?
Enter your search terms separated by commas in the input field. For example: "John Doe, 555-1234, Confidential". Each term will be found and blacked out across all pages.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens entirely in your browser. Your file never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy.