Instantly redact sensitive information with AI-powered browser-based PDF redaction. Advanced machine learning enables seamless, private document protection in seconds.
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Studio (Cloud)Studio (Self-Hosted)Studio DesktopCloud APISelf-Hosted APISDKn8n IntegrationWidgetMCP ServerObsidian PluginDrag & drop your document or choose it from your device. We support all standard PDFs.
Our AI detects sensitive PII instantly.
Review redactions, apply manual edits, and save a secure PDF.
Toggle redaction for Names, Addresses, Phones, or Locations individually with complete precision.
Missed something? Draw a box over any area to black it out instantly with zero effort.
Choose between black bars or whiteout redaction styles to match your workflow and document aesthetics.
Quickly protect sensitive information in PDFs with our free, easy-to-use tool. Ideal for personal use or quick document security checks.
Start redacting sensitive PDFs immediately. Perfect for personal use and professionals.
500 pages per document for full version. 25 pages per document, max 25MB file size for Free version.
Upgrade to our professional solution for higher speed, full accuracy, and custom redaction rules.
The free tool is just the beginning. Enhance your organization's workflow with our advanced processing capabilities, designed for high volume and strict compliance.
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Self-Hosted DocsTailor the AI to specific industry standards (Finance, Legal, Healthcare).
Add a white-label redaction widget to your own website via a script tag or React component — no backend required.
Widget DocsRedacting a PDF means permanently removing sensitive information — not just covering it up. Our free online redact PDF tool lets you black out names, social security numbers, account numbers, and other personal or confidential data directly in your browser, so nothing is recoverable once the file is saved.
Unlike drawing a black box in a PDF editor, which only hides text visually while leaving it selectable and searchable underneath, our redaction engine deletes the underlying text and image data entirely. That makes it a safer way to redact PDF documents before sharing them with clients, regulators, or the public.
You don't need Adobe Acrobat, a desktop install, or any technical setup to redact a PDF online. Our AI automatically detects PII, PHI, and financial data, while manual redaction tools give you full control to black out any word, sentence, or region of a page — ideal for legal documents, medical records, financial statements, and government filings.
Whether you need to redact a single PDF for free or process thousands of documents through our REST API and n8n integrations, PDF Redaction scales from individual users to enterprise workflows without ever uploading your files to a third-party server.
PDF redaction is the process of permanently removing sensitive information from a document so it cannot be viewed or recovered. Our tool supports automatic detection of things like personal identifiers and manual redaction for full user control.
No. Once you save the file, redactions become permanent and irreversible. However, before saving, you can undo both automatic and manual redactions freely.
Yes — the tool is completely free for everyday use. The free version processes up to 25 pages per document, with unlimited number of documents.
No. The tool regenerates the PDF from scratch and fully removes metadata, ensuring sensitive information is not preserved anywhere in the file.
Absolutely. Most processing happens directly in your browser and temporary operations are encrypted. We store no user data — everything is handled in-memory and discarded immediately.
No. Our redact PDF tool runs entirely online in your browser — there's nothing to install and no Adobe Acrobat license required. Just upload your file, redact sensitive text or images, and download the result.
Drawing a black box over text in a PDF editor only hides it visually — the original text can still be selected, copied, or extracted. True redaction permanently deletes the underlying text and image data, which is what our tool does by default.
Yes. Since redaction happens in your browser, you can redact a PDF on Mac, Windows, Linux, or mobile without installing anything. A native Desktop app for Windows and Linux is also available for users who prefer an offline workflow.
Protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with privacy regulations using our AI-powered PDF redaction tool. Whether you're an individual or a business, our solution scales with your needs and provides an efficient way to redact personal information from your documents.
