Permanently redact content

Truly remove text - not just cover it.

PDF PDF One file per job Deleted after 2 h

Drop your PDF file here

One PDF file, up to 100 MB. You can drag and drop or paste from your clipboard.

Select file

Settings

Defaults are chosen for the best result - change only what you need.

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Words or phrases to redact

Separate multiple terms with commas. Matching is case insensitive.

Treat the terms as regular expressions

Extra areas

Optional. Format page:x1,y1,x2,y2 in points.

Also remove all metadata

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Redaction box colour

#000000

Add a file to continue.

How to redact pdf

Search for words or phrases and burn black boxes over them, removing the underlying text so it can never be recovered.

Upload your file

Pick your files or drop them on the page. Nothing is sent until you press Convert.
Choose your settings

Tune the settings - the defaults are already what most people want.
Download your PDF file

Download the result instantly. Files are wiped automatically afterwards.

Redact PDF FAQ

The questions we get most about this tool.

Is Redact PDF free?

Yes. Redact PDF is completely free to use with a generous 100 MB per file limit.

Are my files safe?

Files are encrypted in transit, stored in a private directory and deleted automatically after two hours. Nobody can download them without your unique link.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Redact PDF runs entirely in your browser on our secure servers.

Common follow-ups and alternatives.