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Redact PDF
Permanently black out sensitive areas on specific PDF pages
- ▸ No signup required to download
- ▸ Files removed after processing
- ▸ Works on phone & desktop
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Max 100 MB
How to use Redact PDF
Follow these steps on this page:
- 01. Upload your PDF file
- 02. Drag on the page preview to select an area
- 03. Fill in the remaining options
- 04. Process and download redacted.pdf
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Transfers use HTTPS. Files are removed after processing so your PDF doesn’t sit on our servers.
Any device
Phone, tablet, or desktop — open the page, upload, and download. Nothing to install.
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