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Redact PDF

Permanently black out sensitive text from your PDF.

Drop a PDF here, or browse

PDF only — max 50 MB

Files are deleted immediately after conversion · Never stored or shared

How it works

  1. 1

    Upload your PDF and type the words or phrases to redact

  2. 2

    Click Redact PDF — every match is permanently blacked out across all pages

  3. 3

    Download the redacted PDF instantly

Features

  • Permanently removes matched text — not just visually hidden
  • Redacts all occurrences across every page
  • Case-insensitive search for thorough coverage
  • Add multiple terms in one pass
  • No signup required
  • Files deleted immediately after processing

Frequently asked questions

Is the redaction permanent?

Yes. The text is permanently removed from the PDF using PyMuPDF's redaction engine — it cannot be revealed by selecting, copying, or inspecting the file.

Does it redact all occurrences?

Yes. Every match of each term across all pages is redacted in a single pass.

Is the search case-sensitive?

No. The search is case-insensitive, so 'John' will also match 'JOHN' and 'john'.

Can I redact multiple words at once?

Yes. Add as many terms as you need — each one is redacted from the entire document.

Is my file safe?

Yes. Your file is processed on our server and deleted immediately after you download the result. We never store or read your documents.