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Permanently black out words, emails or phone numbers. Redacted text is truly removed.

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Pages containing redactions are converted to images so the hidden text cannot be recovered. Other pages stay untouched.

How to use Redact PDF

  1. 1

    Choose a file (.pdf) or drop it into the box.

  2. 2

    Adjust the options to suit your needs.

  3. 3

    Click “Redact PDF” and download the result: redacted pdf.

Your documents are processed entirely inside your browser. They are never uploaded to PDF100 or any third party, so Redact PDF is suitable for confidential files. Read our privacy policy.

Redact PDF questions

Is Redact PDF free?

Yes. Redact PDF on PDF100 is free with no account, no watermark and no daily limit. The site is supported by advertising.

Are my files uploaded when I use Redact PDF?

No. Redact PDF runs entirely inside your browser tab. The file is read and processed on your device and the result is saved straight to your downloads, so no copy reaches our servers.

Which files does Redact PDF accept?

Redact PDF accepts .pdf. The result is: redacted pdf.

Is there a file size limit?

There is no fixed limit set by PDF100. Because processing happens on your device, the practical limit is your browser memory. Very large files work best on a desktop computer.

Does Redact PDF work on my phone?

Yes. Redact PDF works in current versions of Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox on desktop and mobile. Large documents are faster on a computer.

Are there any limitations?

Pages containing redactions are converted to images so the hidden text cannot be recovered. Other pages stay untouched.

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