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PDF Redaction Tool

Draw black boxes over sensitive text in your PDF. Redactions are burned in permanently — the original content is destroyed and cannot be recovered.

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Redaction Editor
⚠️ Redactions are permanent. Once applied, the original text beneath the black boxes is destroyed and cannot be recovered. Always keep a backup of your original file.
Result
How It Works
1. Upload your PDF file.

2. Draw black boxes over any text you want to redact by clicking and dragging on the preview.

3. Navigate pages with Prev/Next and add redactions to any page.

4. Apply redactions to permanently burn black rectangles into the PDF and download.
Tips
  • ✓ Click & drag to draw redaction boxes
  • ✓ Use Undo to remove the last box
  • ✓ Clear Page removes all boxes on current page
  • ✓ Redactions on all pages are applied at once
  • ✓ 100% client-side — nothing uploaded
  • ✓ Keep a backup of your original file