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Permanently Black Out PDF Content

Traditional black-box redaction that ensures sensitive information is gone for good.

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How to redact PDF content online

Securely redact your PDF online in 4 simple steps:
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Click on "UPLOAD PDF TO REDACT" or select, drag and drop your file in "Drop PDF Here."
2
Select text or areas to redact. Use the search feature to find specific words if needed.
3
Click the "APPLY REDACTIONS" button to permanently black out the selected content.
4
Download the redacted PDF file, safe for sharing.
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Frequently asked questions about blacking out text
Is 'blacking out' the same as 'redacting'?

In PDFSimpli, yes. Our 'black out' tool doesn't just draw a box; it executes a redaction command that deletes the text underneath the black area.

Can someone see what is under the black box if they zoom in?

No. Because the underlying data is deleted during processing, zooming in or changing brightness will only show the solid black pixels.

Is PDFSimpli Safe?

Yes, your file is 100 percent secure. We ensure that the black boxes are flattened into the document so they cannot be moved or removed by the recipient.

Can I use white boxes instead of black?

Yes, our tool allows you to choose different colors for your redactions if you want the 'black out' to be less conspicuous.

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