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Redact PDF Content

Permanently remove sensitive text and images from PDF documents with black-out redaction. Keep the original. This tool downloads a clean copy alongside it.

1
Select PDF
Drop the PDF that contains the sensitive content, or click to pick one
2
Select areas to redact
Draw rectangles over text or images you want to permanently remove
3
Download
Download your redacted PDF with content permanently removed

Drop your file here or click to browse

Drop a PDF here or click to browse — up to 100 MB

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the redacted content truly removed?

Yes. Redacted content is permanently destroyed, not just covered. It cannot be recovered from the output PDF.

Can I search for text to redact?

Yes. You can search for specific words or phrases and redact all occurrences at once.

Does this preserve bookmarks and form fields?

Yes. Bookmarks, form fields, and unrelated annotations stay. Redaction permanently removes the underlying text and any annotation that overlaps the redacted region.

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