Redact PDF
Permanently remove sensitive information from your PDF.
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What is Redact PDF Document?
Permanently redact and black out sensitive text, numbers, or images in your PDF online for free. Secure, browser-based redaction tool.
When should you use it?
This tool is useful when you need to protect, unlock, sign, compare, or permanently remove sensitive PDF information.
Browser-based PDF processing
PdfPix is designed for direct browser workflows. For most tools, files stay on your device during processing, which helps reduce upload delays and supports privacy-focused document handling for everyday PDF tasks.
How to use Redact PDF Document
Upload the PDF document containing sensitive information.
Draw black redaction boxes over text, columns, or images you wish to hide.
Click 'Apply Redaction' to permanently delete underlying layers and download the secure file.
Why choose PdfPix for Redact PDF Document?
100% Secure & Private
Unlike traditional web converters, all processing happens locally inside your browser. Your sensitive PDF files are never uploaded to any remote servers.
No File Size Limits
Because conversions run locally using your computer's CPU power, we don't impose any artificial file size caps, queue delays, or wait times.
100% Free Forever
Get full access to all features without subscriptions, credit card inputs, or registration walls. No branding watermarks added to your outputs.
Universal Compatibility
PdfPix runs smoothly inside any modern browser on macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, or Android, without needing external applications or plugins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this just draw a black box or actually delete the text?
PdfPix permanently deletes the text and image bytes under the black box, ensuring that it cannot be copied, highlighted, or recovered.
Is my document secure while redacting?
Yes, since the redaction runs client-side, your unredacted documents never transit over the internet.
Can I redact images as well as text?
Yes, you can draw a redaction area over any section of the page, including photos and drawings.
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