Redact PDF
Black out sensitive text or images in a PDF and truly remove them, free. Draw redaction boxes in your browser, nothing is uploaded.
How to use Redact PDF
- Open your PDF and let the pages render.
- Drag on any page to draw a black box over what to hide.
- Add as many boxes as you need; click a box to remove it.
- Click Apply redactions to download a flattened, redacted PDF.
About Redact PDF
Redact PDF is a free Becoderr tool. It needs no sign-up, runs fast and privately, and works right in your browser for most tasks. For the few server-based tools, your files are processed in memory and discarded immediately after the operation.
Frequently asked questions
Is the redacted text really removed?
Yes. Each page is flattened to an image with the boxes burned in, so the text under a black box is gone and cannot be copied or extracted, unlike a box simply drawn on top of live text.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Redaction runs entirely in your browser, so the document never leaves your device.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes. Every tool on Becoderr is completely free with no sign-up required. Signed-in users get higher file-size limits.
Are my files safe?
Yes. Browser-based tools process files entirely on your device; nothing is uploaded. Server-based tools process files in memory and discard them immediately after the operation.
Is there a file size limit?
Server-based tools accept up to 5 MB for anonymous users and 50 MB when signed in. Browser-based tools are limited only by your device.