Download PDF Redaction Studio Desktop
Redact sensitive information from PDFs natively — no Docker, no server, no cloud dependency.
All Platforms & Architectures
Which download should I choose?
Windows 10 and 11
- Microsoft Store (recommended): installs in one click, is checked by Microsoft and updates automatically.
- Installer (.exe): for computers where the Store is turned off. It adds Start menu shortcuts but doesn't update itself.
- Portable (.zip): unzip it and run
Pdf Redaction Studio.exewithout installing anything.
New to redacting on Windows? Read how to redact a PDF on Windows.
Linux
- Snap Store (recommended): works on Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch and most other distributions, and updates automatically in the background.
- .deb package: for Ubuntu and Debian systems without Snap. Install it with
sudo apt install ./pdf-redaction-studio_<version>_amd64.deb. - Portable (.zip): unzip it and run it on any 64-bit (x64) distribution.
For a walkthrough, see how to redact a PDF on Linux.
The .exe, .deb and .zip builds don't update themselves. When a new version comes out, download it from this page and install it over the old one.
macOS
- Disk image (.dmg): open it and drag Pdf Redaction Studio to the Applications folder.
- Portable (.zip): unzip it and move
Pdf Redaction Studio.appwherever you like.
Both builds are for Macs with Apple Silicon (M1 or later). They don't update themselves.
The app isn't notarized by Apple yet, so the first time you open it macOS may say that it "can't be opened" or "is damaged". To allow it, run this command in Terminal once, then open the app as usual:
xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine "/Applications/Pdf Redaction Studio.app"
If you put the app somewhere other than Applications, change the path to match. You can also try to open the app once, then go to System Settings → Privacy & Security and click Open Anyway.
On an Intel Mac, use the free online tool in Safari or Chrome, or read how to redact a PDF on a Mac.
System requirements
| Windows | Linux | macOS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit | Any 64-bit (x64) distribution | macOS 11 Big Sur or newer, Apple Silicon |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Disk space | 2 GB free | 2 GB free | 2 GB free |
Get it from the app stores
Install from the terminal
Linux (Snap)
sudo snap install pdf-redaction-studio
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Redaction Studio Desktop free to download?
Yes. Every build is free to download from the Microsoft Store, the Snap Store and GitHub Releases. Usage limits follow your PDF Redaction plan; see the pricing page for details.
How do I update the app?
The Microsoft Store and Snap versions update automatically. The Windows installer, the .deb package and the portable .zip builds don't: download the latest version from this page and install it over the old one, or replace the portable folder. On Linux you can also update the Snap right away with sudo snap refresh pdf-redaction-studio.
Where do the downloads come from?
Only from official channels: the app's Microsoft Store listing, the pdf-redaction-studio package in the Snap Store, and the GitHub Releases page of the StabRise/pdf-redaction-studio repository. The links on this page point to the latest release; GitHub also keeps older versions.
How do I uninstall PDF Redaction Studio Desktop?
On Windows, open Settings, then Apps, then Installed apps, find the app and choose Uninstall. For the portable build, delete its folder. On Linux, run sudo snap remove pdf-redaction-studio for the Snap, or sudo apt remove pdf-redaction-studio for the .deb package. On a Mac, drag the app from Applications to the Trash.
Is there a macOS version?
Yes. PDF Redaction Studio Desktop is available for Macs with Apple Silicon (M1 or later) running macOS 11 Big Sur or newer. Download the .dmg from this page, open it and drag the app to Applications. Intel Macs aren't supported yet; on them, the web version of PDF Redaction works in Safari and Chrome without installing anything.
macOS says the app can't be opened or is damaged. What do I do?
The macOS build isn't notarized by Apple yet, so Gatekeeper blocks it the first time you open it. The app itself is fine. After dragging it to Applications, open Terminal and run xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine "/Applications/Pdf Redaction Studio.app", then open the app as usual. Alternatively, try to open the app once, then go to System Settings, Privacy & Security, and click Open Anyway.
All builds, including older versions, are published on the GitHub Releases page. For setup and first steps, read the Studio Desktop documentation. To see what changed in each version, read the release notes.