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Redact PDF

Redact PDF genuinely deletes the areas you mark: that page is flattened into an image and the text/object underneath is permanently destroyed. This is different from simply drawing a black box on top — the hidden content can never be recovered via copy-paste or in-PDF search.

How to use

  1. 1Upload your PDF file.
  2. 2Drag to mark the areas you want to hide.
  3. 3Download your redacted PDF.

Why FREE PDF?

  • Completely free
  • No account required
  • Processing happens in your browser whenever possible
  • Your files stay yours

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Frequently Asked Questions

Redact flattens the page into an image, permanently destroying the content underneath. Whiteout, an option in the Edit PDF tool, only draws a white box on top — the text underneath technically still exists in the PDF.