Redact PDF
Black out sensitive areas by placing rectangles on pages.
How to use Redact PDF
Follow these steps — everything happens instantly in your browser.
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Step 1. Drop a PDF onto the zone.
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Step 2. Click “Add” to create a redaction rectangle.
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Step 3. Set page (1-indexed), X/Y position, width and height in PDF points.
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Step 4. Click “Redact & download” to save the result.
Why use this tool
Private by design
All processing happens locally in your browser. Open DevTools → Network and you'll see zero file uploads. Ever.
Instant
No upload wait, no queue, no server round-trip. Results appear the moment you drop a file.
Free & unlimited
No accounts, no watermarks, no daily caps. Use it as many times as you like, forever.
Works everywhere
Desktop, tablet or phone — every tool is responsive and installable as a PWA for offline use.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might want to know about redact pdf.
Edit PDF
Add text boxes to any page at chosen positions — local.
Add PDF Watermark
Stamp diagonal text watermarks across every PDF page — private.
Protect PDF (ZIP)
Bundle your PDF into a password-protected ZIP — local.
Crop PDF
Set the visible crop box on every page with margin controls.