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Redact PDF

Paint opaque black boxes. The pixels are hidden. This is not a forensic wipe of every object stream.

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Paint opaque black boxes. The pixels are hidden. This is not a forensic wipe of every object stream.

Opens PDF

or drop files and folders hereUp to 500 MB per file on the free plan · older formats use the server encoderFolders are welcome

How it works

  1. 01

    Choose a file for Redact PDF. It accepts PDF. Most files stay in this tab.

  2. 02

    Set the options on the workbench — preview, crop or timeline when this tool has one — then press Run.

  3. 03

    Download the result. It is also saved in your tray so the next tool can pick it up without another upload.

About this tool

Drag boxes over names, numbers or faces, then Run. We cover those regions with black. Underlying operators may still sit in the file. Say so if you need a certified destroy.

Questions

What can I open in Redact PDF?
Redact PDF accepts PDF. Older video containers such as AVI, WMV, FLV, MPEG and 3GP are decoded by the server encoder.
Does Redact PDF upload my file?
Most MP4, WebM, images and PDF stay in this tab. Instagram/TikTok crops, DVD, GIF, iPhone presets, stabilize, hard containers (AVI, WMV, HEVC) and a failed local encode go to the server encoder. The file is processed and discarded — we do not keep a copy.
How large can the file be?
Free: 500 MB and 8 exports a day. Plus (waitlist) raises the daily cap. A pasted public file URL is also accepted.

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