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Redact PDF
Permanently black out words, emails, phone numbers and more.
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ABOUT REDACT PDF
Redact PDF Online
Enter words or phrases and pick built-in patterns. Paperly finds every match, covers it with a solid box, and flattens affected pages to images so the underlying text is truly removed — not just hidden.
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded.
How to redact PDF
- UploadSelect or drop your PDF into the Redact PDF tool.
- CustomizeAdjust the settings to get exactly the result you need.
- DownloadProcess the file and download the result instantly.
Frequently asked questions
Is the redaction permanent?
Yes. Pages with matches are re-rendered as images with the boxes burned in, so the original text is gone. Pages without matches are left unchanged.
Can I review matches first?
Yes. Use "Find matches" to see how many hits each page has before creating the redacted file.