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Redact PDF

Find words or phrases and permanently black them out, optionally flattening to images so the underlying text is truly removed.

🔒 This tool processes your file on our secure server. Files are sent over an encrypted connection.

Black out words automatically.

or click to choose

Permanently black out sensitive words and phrases in your PDF, then flatten to images so the hidden text can never be recovered.

How to Redact PDF

  1. Upload the PDF you want to redact.
  2. Type the words or phrases to find and black out.
  3. Optionally flatten to images, then download the redacted file.

Frequently asked questions

Is the original text really gone?

Yes, when you flatten to images the underlying text is removed entirely, so nobody can copy or search it later.

Is this tool free and are my files safe?

It is completely free, and your file is processed on a secure server over an encrypted connection.