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Redact a PDF

Remove selected content from a supported PDF copy.

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Remove content from a copy

Open a supported PDF and mark the areas you want to redact.

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How to redact a PDF

  1. Open a PDF page

    Choose a supported PDF and open the page you need.

  2. Mark areas

    Mark the areas you want to remove.

  3. Apply and review

    Apply redactions, review the result and download the copy.

Before you save

  • A black annotation is not a redaction. Use the redaction action and check the exported copy.
  • Protected, signed or unsupported document structures can be refused to avoid an unsafe output.

Questions about redaction

Is this just drawing a black box?

No. The tool applies PDF redactions to supported content. Review the saved output and make sure the intended content has been removed.

Can I recover content after redaction?

Treat redaction as permanent in the exported copy. Keep your original securely if you need it for your own records.