Redact PDF Online
PDF ToolsPermanently remove sensitive content from a PDF.
Processing and limits
Files are uploaded for this operation. Maximum 25 MB per file. Rendered operations support up to 40 pages; text extraction conversions support up to 60 pages. Review the downloaded result before use.
Successful outputs are marked for deletion after delivery. Interrupted jobs are removed by scheduled cleanup.
This processor is not enabled on this server yet. Processing will return an availability message until setup is complete.
Permanent raster redaction: every page is rebuilt from an image. Text, links, annotations, attachments and original metadata are discarded. Coordinates are fractions of the rendered page, measured from the top left. This also removes searchability and changes the page's physical size.
Drag over the page to mark a region. Add regions on other pages as needed. For keyboard selection, add a region and edit its numeric coordinates below. Black boxes are previews; use “Apply permanent redaction” to rebuild the file.
What is Redact PDF?
Permanently remove selected page regions by rebuilding every page from redacted images.
How to use Redact PDF
- 1 Choose the supported source file.
- 2 Select the options shown for Redact PDF.
- 3 Process the document and review the result before saving or sharing.
Supported formats and limits
- PDF input; output as described above
Common uses
- Remove visible account identifiers
- Hide a sensitive address
- Remove confidential lines before external sharing
Things to know
- Removes all source text, links and attachments. Output loses searchability and original physical page sizing. Review every page before sharing.
Privacy and file handling
Files are uploaded to the server only to perform the task and are deleted as soon as the download is delivered.
Frequently asked questions
What does Redact PDF do?
Permanently remove selected page regions by rebuilding every page from redacted images.
What are the important limitations?
Removes all source text, links and attachments. Output loses searchability and original physical page sizing. Review every page before sharing.
Where is my document processed?
On the server for this operation. Successful downloads are marked for deletion; abandoned jobs expire through scheduled cleanup. AI actions send extracted text to the configured provider only with consent.
Should I review the result?
Yes. Check the output before sharing, printing or relying on it. Keep a copy of the original.