Redact PDF
Permanently remove a selected rectangular area from exported pages.
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How to use: Redact PDF
Choose local files or try the sample PDF. Your documents stay on your device.
Choose pages and draw the rectangle to remove. Inspect the blacked-out area in the preview before creating a new PDF.
Create the result, check its preview, then download individual files or the ZIP archive.
What you can do
- Permanently remove a selected rectangular area from exported pages.
What you get
- A new PDF download; your original file remains unchanged.
What you need
- Local files
- One PDF document.
- Settings
- Choose pages and draw the rectangle to remove. Inspect the blacked-out area in the preview before creating a new PDF.
Try an example
- Example workflow
Cover the sample page title with a rectangle, then export and inspect the rebuilt page.
Good to know
- Up to 50 MB per file, 100 MB per job and 200 total pages. Multi-file tools accept at most 30 files.
- Rebuilds all pages as images, permanently omitting the covered pixels and original text layers. Forms, searchable text and links are removed. Check every output page; this is not automatic sensitive-data detection.
- Rendered exports are limited to 50 pages, 16 megapixels per page and 120 megapixels per job. Lower the resolution or process fewer pages for large documents.
- Keep the original document. Editing an existing digitally signed PDF can invalidate its certificate signature.
Your work stays on your device
Your files and entered values are processed in your browser and are not uploaded for processing. The website and any required processing engines still download from the site.
Questions & answers
Is Redact PDF free?
Yes. Redact PDF is free to use and does not require an account.
Are my files or entered values uploaded?
Your files and entered values are processed in your browser and are not uploaded for processing. The website and any required processing engines still download from the site.
What result can I save?
A new PDF download; your original file remains unchanged.
What should I check before using the result?
Up to 50 MB per file, 100 MB per job and 200 total pages. Multi-file tools accept at most 30 files. Rebuilds all pages as images, permanently omitting the covered pixels and original text layers. Forms, searchable text and links are removed. Check every output page; this is not automatic sensitive-data detection. Rendered exports are limited to 50 pages, 16 megapixels per page and 120 megapixels per job. Lower the resolution or process fewer pages for large documents. Keep the original document. Editing an existing digitally signed PDF can invalidate its certificate signature.