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Remove sensitive information from PDFs permanently. Unlike cheap tools that just paint a black box over text, our redaction removes the underlying text data — so it cannot be recovered through copy-paste or text search.
Blackout sensitive information in PDF
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Supported: .pdf
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Search for the text you want to redact, or select it manually
Preview the redaction
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Remove sensitive information from PDFs permanently. Unlike cheap tools that just paint a black box over text, our redaction removes the underlying text data — so it cannot be recovered through copy-paste or text search.
True redaction. The text characters are removed from the PDF content stream, not just covered visually. You can verify by running a text search on the output — no hits.
Yes. Our redaction meets the standards required for court filings, HIPAA compliance, and GDPR data subject requests.
Yes. Enter a keyword and we will find all occurrences across all pages and redact them in one operation.
No — that is the whole point. Once applied and downloaded, the original text is permanently gone. Keep a backup of the original if you need it.
Upload your PDF
Search for the text you want to redact, or select it manually
Preview the redaction
Download the permanently redacted PDF
No hidden fees, no credit card required. Basic tools are free forever.
Files are encrypted in transit and deleted automatically after 1 hour.
Most operations complete in under 10 seconds. Powered by optimized servers.
Works directly in your browser. No software to download or install.
Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android, and Chromebook.
We never share, sell, or access your files. Full privacy guaranteed.
True redaction. The text characters are removed from the PDF content stream, not just covered visually. You can verify by running a text search on the output — no hits.
Yes. Our redaction meets the standards required for court filings, HIPAA compliance, and GDPR data subject requests.
Yes. Enter a keyword and we will find all occurrences across all pages and redact them in one operation.
No — that is the whole point. Once applied and downloaded, the original text is permanently gone. Keep a backup of the original if you need it.
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