Redact sensitive text from PDF files in your browser. Select text to black out and download the redacted PDF — no server uploads, fully private.
Open PDF Text Redactor → free, no sign-inThe PDF Text Redactor lets you permanently black out sensitive text in PDF files without uploading them to any server. Upload your PDF, select the text or regions you want to redact, and download the redacted version with those areas blacked out.
Legal professionals handling sensitive documents, HR teams processing employment records, journalists protecting sources in documents, and anyone who needs to share a PDF with some information removed.
No tutorials. No learning curve. Open it and get started.
No server uploads. Everything runs locally in your browser. Your files and data never leave your device.
Completely free. No trial period. No premium tier for basic functionality. No account required. Use it as often as you need.
One job, done well. PDF Text Redactor was built to solve a specific problem cleanly. No feature bloat, no ads, no distractions.
Is the redaction permanent?
Yes — the selected regions are permanently blacked out in the downloaded PDF. The original text cannot be recovered.
Does my PDF get uploaded to a server?
No — all processing happens in your browser using PDF.js and pdf-lib. Nothing is uploaded.
Can I redact images as well as text?
You can draw redaction boxes over any area of the page, including images.
Will the redacted text be discoverable in the PDF metadata?
The tool applies visual redaction (black boxes). For full metadata scrubbing, use a dedicated PDF sanitizer.
What PDF versions are supported?
Most standard PDFs (PDF 1.4 and later). Some encrypted or locked PDFs may not be supported.
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