Redact PDF
Permanently black out sensitive content — truly removed, not hidden.
Drop your PDF here or click to browse
Up to 50 MB · processed in memory · deleted immediately
Frequently asked questions
- How is redaction different from drawing a black box?
- A drawn box just covers content — the text underneath can still be selected and copied. Redaction destroys the underlying content, so it's unrecoverable.
- How do I redact a PDF?
- Upload the file, drag rectangles over anything sensitive, and click Redact. The marked areas are burned into solid black with the content beneath removed.
- Can redacted content ever be recovered?
- No. The content in redacted regions is removed from the document data itself, not merely hidden — that's the whole point of proper redaction.
- What should I redact before sharing a document?
- Common candidates: ID and account numbers, addresses, phone numbers, signatures, salaries and any personal data covered by privacy rules.
- Is my sensitive file stored on your servers?
- No. Redaction happens entirely in memory and the file is purged the instant your download is delivered.