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Redact PDF

Search for words and black them out for good: the text is truly removed, not just hidden.

3 free files a day · No sign-up · No ads

Frequently asked questions

How do I use Redact PDF online?

Upload your PDF file, adjust the options if you need to and press Run. PDFMaster processes the file on our servers and gives you the PDF result to download in seconds, with no software to install.

Is Redact PDF free?

Yes. You can use Redact PDF online for free with 3 files a day, renewed daily, with no account and no ads. Premium removes the daily limit.

Is my document safe?

Files travel over HTTPS and are kept only for the time needed to finish the job. Nothing is shared with third parties and you can delete the output as soon as you have downloaded it.

Guide and use cases

Redact PDF: Guide and use cases

Redact a PDF by searching for words or phrases and permanently removing them from the document. Text is deleted and covered with black boxes, so it cannot be recovered by copy-paste or search.

How it works

  1. Upload the PDF.
  2. Enter the terms to redact, one per line.
  3. Click Redact to remove matches on every page.
  4. Download the redacted PDF and verify the results.

Use cases

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