Securely redact PDF page content
Cover selected areas and rebuild affected PDF pages as images without copying their original page objects.
How to redact a PDF
- 01Choose a PDF and draw one or more redaction areas over content that must be removed.
- 02Review every affected page and check the document for duplicate information elsewhere.
- 03Apply redaction, then download and inspect the new PDF before sharing it.
Frequently asked questions
Is this only a black shape placed over the original text?
No. Each affected page is rendered with the redactions applied, then rebuilt from that flattened image without copying the original page object.
Will redacted pages keep selectable text?
No. Affected pages become images and lose searchable and selectable text. Unaffected pages remain normal PDF pages.
Does the PDF leave my device?
No. Rendering and PDF creation run in your browser.