Redact a PDF
Black out names, numbers and other sensitive details. The text and image pixels underneath are removed from the file, not just covered.
- Files never leave your device
- Free, no signup, no watermark
- Works on any browser
- Edit existing text
- Sign
- Fill forms
- Comment & mark up
- Stamps & symbols
- True redaction
- 20+ fonts, any language
How to redact a PDF
- 1Open your PDF
- 2Drag boxes over the sensitive content
- 3Download: the content is gone
About Redact PDF
Draw boxes over names, numbers or images and PDFkind removes what is underneath from the file itself: the text is deleted from the page content and covered pixels are erased from images. Copy-paste, search and text extraction can’t bring it back.
Useful for
- Hide personal data before sharing a document
- Remove account numbers from a bank statement
- Anonymise a contract or court document
- Black out faces or signatures in scans
Frequently asked questions
Can redacted text be recovered?+
No. Glyphs and image pixels under each box are deleted from the file, so they cannot be copied or uncovered.
Does it remove vector drawings too?+
Vector shapes under a box are covered; text and images are removed.
Are my files uploaded to a server?+
No. Everything is processed locally in your browser, so your files never leave your device.