How to use Redact PDF — Permanently Remove Sensitive Text from a PDF
- 1Upload your PDF or document.
- 2Choose the options for this tool.
- 3Download the result — processed on our server and deleted immediately after.
About Redact PDF
Covering text with a black box in an editor hides nothing — the words are still in the file and one copy-paste exposes them. Redaction removes them. This tool finds every occurrence of your terms, deletes the text objects, scrubs the image pixels beneath and draws the box.
Frequently asked questions
Is this real redaction?
Yes. Unlike drawing a black rectangle, the underlying text is removed from the document — searching or selecting will not reveal it. Pixels under the box in images are cleared too.
Is matching case-sensitive?
Yes, matches are exact. Add variants (e.g. 'John' and 'JOHN') as separate lines.
Can I redact by area instead of by words?
Not yet. For a rectangle you draw yourself, use Edit PDF's whiteout, keeping in mind that only this tool removes the underlying text.