Redact PDF
Black out sensitive content in PDF pages
Drop PDF file here
or click to select a file
Warning
Marked areas will be blacked out, and pages with markings will be converted to images — text on them will no longer be selectable. This action is irreversible — keep a copy of the original file before redacting.
Local Processing
Redaction runs entirely on your computer. No files are sent to any server.
Local processing — file never leaves your computer
No limit on the number of files or uses
Completely free, no registration
Redact PDF step by step
- Upload the PDF file
- Mark the areas to black out on the pages
- Click the redact button
- Download the redacted PDF
Frequently asked questions
- Is this tool free?
- Yes. No sign-up, no watermark and no limit on the number of files.
- Is my file uploaded to a server?
- No. Your file is processed in your browser and never reaches our server. You can check this in the Network tab of your browser's developer tools.
- Does it work on a phone?
- Yes. It works in the browser on a phone and a computer, with nothing to install.