Redact PDF
Permanently black out sensitive text and areas in your PDF pages.
How to Redact a PDF Online for Free
1.Upload the PDF file you want to redact.
2.Select the page and draw black rectangles over the areas to redact.
3.Or use Search & Redact to find keywords and add matching text areas automatically.
4.Review the redaction list and remove any unwanted entries.
5.Click Save & Download to create a permanently redacted PDF.
FEATURES
Permanent Redaction
Converts pages to images with black overlays so removed content cannot be recovered.
Private
All processing happens locally in your browser; files are not uploaded.
Draw or Search
Draw redaction boxes manually or search for keywords and redact all matches.
Page by Page
Navigate pages and place redactions exactly where you need them.
Redaction List
Review, manage, and delete individual redactions before processing.
Fast & Free
No subscriptions or watermarks. Process up to 50 pages in your browser.
About Redact PDF
This application is proudly built and maintained by i5.ae.
The Redact PDF tool lets you permanently remove sensitive information from a PDF. Unlike simple annotations, redaction converts each page to an image and paints black rectangles over the selected areas, making the original content unrecoverable.
You can draw redaction boxes directly on the page preview or use the search feature to find keywords and automatically create redactions over matching text. The tool works entirely in your browser, so your file is never uploaded to a server.
Because redaction turns pages into images, the final PDF will not contain selectable text. For best results, use searchable PDFs and short, clear keywords. Processing is limited to the first 50 pages to keep performance smooth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is redaction permanent?
Yes, redaction burns black boxes into page images so the content cannot be recovered.
Can I search and redact?
Yes, you can search for keywords and automatically redact matching text areas.
Does it remove text completely?
Yes, the redacted areas become part of the image with no selectable text underneath.
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