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Securely Redact Text in Any PDF

Specifically target and erase sensitive text strings, SSNs, and names from your files.

Sanitize Metadata Automatically
Select and Erase Text Data
Automatic Search & Redact

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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."
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Select text or areas to redact. Use the search feature to find specific words if needed.
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Click the "APPLY REDACTIONS" button to permanently black out the selected content.
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Download the redacted PDF file, safe for sharing.
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Frequently asked questions about text redaction

Both. You can use our precision cursor to select a single character, a specific word, or an entire block of text for permanent removal.

Yes. Our tool strips the text from the visual layer and the internal OCR/text layer, ensuring it can't be found via 'Ctrl+F' search.

Yes, your file is 100 percent secure. We use high-level encryption to ensure that your sensitive text never leaks during the redaction process.

Yes, while black is the standard for redaction, you can often customize the appearance to suit your document's requirements.

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