Redact PDF
Draw black redaction boxes and export a flattened redacted PDF.
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Draw redaction boxes over sensitive areas. Exported pages are flattened so the original hidden text is removed from the output layer.
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How to use Redact PDF
- 1Add a PDF file.
- 2Draw redaction boxes over sensitive content.
- 3Export the flattened redacted PDF.
Why use this tool?
- Free online PDF tool with no registration.
- Works in a modern browser on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
- No watermark added to your finished file.
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This tool runs in your browser, so your PDF stays on your device while the file is processed. No account is needed and no watermark is added.
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