Redact PDF

Hide ID numbers, account numbers and names so they cannot be recovered — not by copying, not by search.

Choose a PDF file Choose file or drop it here · Files never leave your device

How it works

Drop the file into the box or click “Choose”. It opens on your device.

Mark areas or find text with search.

Click the button and the file is saved to your downloads. You can pass it straight to another tool.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Why not just draw a black box in an editor?

A plain box only covers text — it can still be copied from underneath. Here the page is rebuilt and the hidden text is removed from the file.

How do I hide the same text on every page?

Type it into the search box and click “Mark all”.

Draw, type or upload a signature and place it.

Remove passwords and printing/copying restrictions.

Encrypt a PDF (AES-256) and restrict printing and copying.

Spot the differences between two versions of a document.

Combine several PDFs and images into one document in any order.

Reduce file size while keeping it readable.

Get an editable DOCX from a PDF.