PDF Redaction Tool — Free Online Tool

Black out and permanently remove sensitive information from PDF documents. PDF Redaction Tool is a free online tool from the ToolsRift PDF Tools collection. It runs entirely in your browser — nothing to install, no signup, and your data never leaves your device.

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How to use PDF Redaction Tool

Upload a PDF, then drag on the page to draw black boxes over anything sensitive. Move between pages — boxes are kept per page. When you apply the redaction, every page is re-rendered as an image with the boxes painted in, so the covered content no longer exists in the file.

Frequently asked questions

Is redaction permanent?

Yes. Each page is rasterised and the black boxes are painted onto the bitmap, so the original text and vector content is discarded. Unlike drawing a rectangle in a PDF editor, the hidden words cannot be selected, copied or recovered.

What is the trade-off?

Because the pages are rebuilt as images, the whole document stops being searchable and selectable, and the file size grows. Keep an unredacted original if you may need the text later.

How do I select areas to redact?

Click and drag to draw a rectangle over the sensitive area. Draw as many as you need, on any page, then apply them all at once. Undo removes the last box on the current page.

Can I redact a password-protected PDF?

Not directly — unlock it first with the PDF Password Remover, then redact the result.

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