Are the redactions permanent?

Yes. The downloaded PDF has solid filled rectangles drawn over the redacted areas using pdf-lib. The underlying text is visually covered. For maximum security, the rectangles are burned into the PDF page content.

Is my PDF uploaded to any server?

No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your file never leaves your device.

Can I redact specific text automatically?

Yes. Use the search feature to enter text (e.g., a name or phone number), and the tool will find and redact all matching text across all pages.

Can I undo a redaction?

Yes. Before downloading, you can undo/redo any redaction using Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Shift+Z or the toolbar buttons. You can also select and delete individual boxes.

What redaction colors are available?

Black (default), white, and gray. Choose the color from the toolbar before drawing.

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How to Use Redact PDF

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Upload your PDF file by dragging it or clicking to browse.
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Navigate to the page with sensitive content using thumbnails or arrows.
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Switch to Draw mode and click-drag to create redaction rectangles.
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Use Select mode to move, resize, or delete existing redactions.
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Optionally use text search to auto-redact matching text across all pages.
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Click "Redact All" to apply redactions and download the clean PDF.

About Redact PDF

Easily redact PDF online free — remove sensitive information from PDF documents entirely in your browser with no server upload and no data exposure. Draw redaction rectangles over any text, images, or content you want hidden.

Key Features

Draw Redaction Boxes: Click and drag to draw black, white, or gray redaction rectangles on any page.
Select and Edit: Move, resize, or delete individual redaction boxes before finalizing.
Undo/Redo: Full undo/redo support for all drawing operations.
Text Search and Auto-Redact: Enter a name, number, or phrase and automatically redact all matching text across all pages.
Page Thumbnails: Sidebar thumbnails for quick navigation through multi-page documents.
Permanent Redactions: Downloaded PDF has solid filled rectangles burned into the page content.

Who Is This For?

Essential for legal professionals, HR teams, healthcare workers, and anyone who needs to share documents with sensitive information such as names, addresses, or financial data removed.

Privacy & Security

Runs 100% in your browser using pdf-lib and PDF.js — your document never leaves your device, no signup required.

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