Redact PDF
Permanently cover sensitive areas of a PDF with opaque black boxes.
🔒 Your files are processed securely over HTTPS and deleted automatically after your download.
Before sharing a document, cover names, account numbers, or other sensitive details with solid black boxes that are burned into the page, so the hidden text can't be copied or recovered.
How to use Redact PDF
- Upload the PDF with sensitive content.
- Draw black boxes over the text or areas you want to hide.
- Click Process to burn the redactions permanently into the page.
- Download the redacted PDF — the hidden content can't be recovered.
Frequently asked questions
Can the hidden text be recovered?
No. Redactions are burned into the page as opaque boxes, so the covered content can't be copied or restored.
Can I redact several areas at once?
Yes, draw as many boxes as you need across the document before processing.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes. You can use it for free with no account required and no watermark added to your file.
Are my files kept private?
Your file is sent over an encrypted HTTPS connection, processed on the server, and deleted automatically right after your download. Nothing is stored or shared.