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Redact PDF
Permanently remove text, images and vectors from a document. The content is deleted, not covered over.
Why redact a PDF properly?
Covering text with a black box is not redaction — the text is still in the file, and copying the page reveals it. A real redaction removes the characters from the document itself.
Text, images and vectors permanently removed
The content is deleted, not covered over
Redaction is irreversible — keep your original if you might need it
Draw the area to redact, or use a pattern to find text at once
Replaced text can be added in the same place
Annotations and form field values removed along with the page content
How to Redact PDF
1
Choose your PDF
Upload the document. Redaction is irreversible, so keep your original.
2
Mark what to remove
Draw over the areas to redact, or use a search pattern to catch every instance of a term at once.
3
Redact permanently
Apply the redaction. The content is deleted from the file, not hidden under a shape.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is drawing a black box not enough?
A shape drawn on top leaves the original characters in the file. Selecting that text and copying it still returns the hidden words. Real redaction deletes them from the content stream.
Can I undo a redaction?
No, it is permanent by design. Keep the original file if there is any chance you will need the removed content.
What else gets removed along with the text?
The redacted area takes its annotations and form field values with it, so nothing recoverable is left behind in that region.
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