Redact PDF
Draw boxes or search text to permanently black out sensitive content
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Draw to Redact
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Find text and redact all occurrences
Permanent
Content under black boxes cannot be recovered
Redact PDF — permanently remove sensitive info, free
Redact your PDF online for free to permanently remove sensitive information. Our redact PDF tool blacks out text and images so confidential data — names, account numbers, addresses — can't be recovered, with no watermark and no signup.
Redaction is essential before sharing legal, medical, or financial documents. Files are processed securely and deleted automatically afterwards.
How to redact pdf
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Upload your file
Drag and drop your file into the box above, or click to browse and select it from your device.
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Choose your options
Adjust the available settings to get exactly the result you need for redact pdf.
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Run the tool
Click the Redact PDF button and our servers process your file in seconds.
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Download the result
Save your finished file instantly. It's automatically deleted from our servers afterwards.
Why use our redact pdf tool?
100% free
Redact PDF is completely free with no hidden fees, sign-ups, or usage limits.
Fast & secure
Files are processed on secure servers over HTTPS and deleted automatically after a short time.
Works on any device
Runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet, or mobile — nothing to download.
Redact PDF — frequently asked questions
How do I redact a PDF for free?+
Upload your PDF, select the areas of text or images to black out, and apply. The redacted file downloads instantly.
Is the redaction permanent?+
Yes. Redacted content is removed so it can't be recovered from the downloaded file.
Can I redact both text and images?+
Yes. Select any area — text or image — to permanently black it out.
Is it secure?+
Yes. Files are uploaded over encrypted HTTPS and deleted automatically after processing.