Redact PDF - Permanently Remove Sensitive Information
Professional PDF redaction tool that permanently removes sensitive text, images, and data. GDPR & HIPAA compliant. Free, secure, and works in your browser.
Professional PDF redaction tool that permanently removes sensitive content from your documents. Unlike simple black boxes that only hide information, our tool completely deletes the underlying data, making it unrecoverable.
Search for specific text to redact automatically, or manually draw boxes over any content - text, images, or mixed elements. Perfect for legal documents, medical records, financial statements, and any files containing confidential information that needs to be shared safely.
All redaction happens locally in your browser. Your sensitive documents never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations.
Why use this tool
- Permanent content deletion - data is truly unrecoverable
- Search and redact text automatically across all pages
- Manual area selection for precise redaction control
- Remove metadata and hidden information
- GDPR and HIPAA compliant processing
- Works entirely in your browser - no server uploads
- Multi-page redaction support
- Completely free with no watermarks
How it works
- Click "Select PDF" or drag and drop your document
- Use search to find text or draw boxes over content to redact
- Click "Apply Redactions" to permanently remove marked content and download
Frequently asked questions
What is PDF redaction and how does it work?
PDF redaction is the process of permanently removing sensitive information from a document. Our tool overwrites redacted areas with black boxes and removes the underlying content entirely, making it unrecoverable.
Is redacted content truly unrecoverable?
Yes. Our redaction process permanently removes the content from the PDF file structure. The redacted information cannot be recovered by copying, extracting, or using any PDF manipulation tools.
Does this tool comply with GDPR and HIPAA?
Yes. Our browser-based redaction ensures files never leave your device, meeting strict privacy requirements. The permanent deletion of sensitive data helps satisfy GDPR's right to erasure and HIPAA's minimum necessary standard.
Can I search for specific text to redact automatically?
Yes. Use the search feature to find all instances of sensitive text and redact them all at once. You can also use patterns to find formatted data like dates or ID numbers.
Can I redact images as well as text?
Absolutely. Draw redaction boxes over any content - text, images, charts, or signatures. The area you select will be permanently blacked out.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. All redaction processing happens entirely in your browser. Your sensitive documents never leave your device and are not uploaded to any server.
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