Visual Redactor
Select the area to redact directly on the document
Drag and drop files here
Or Import From
This tool uses WebAssembly (WASM) to process your PDFs directly in your browser. No files are uploaded to our servers, keeping your data 100% private and secure.
Upload a single file • Max 1 GB
How to Use This Tool
Upload Document
Choose the file containing sensitive info.
Select Areas
Draw rectangles over text or images to black them out.
Redact
Permanently burn in the redaction. This cannot be undone.
Redact PDF: Permanently Hide Sensitive Info
Blacking out text with a marker or a simple shape isn't safe—the text is often still underneath! Our Redact PDF tool sanitizes the document. It effectively burns a hole where the black box is, permanently removing the underlying text and metadata.
Use Cases
- Legal: Hide names or addresses in court filings.
- Finance: Remove account numbers or balances.
- HR: Anonymize resumes or employee records.
Warning: Redaction is permanent. Once you save, the info is gone forever.
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