Redact PDF
Drag over anything sensitive. Redacted pages are flattened, so the hidden content cannot be recovered.
Files stay on your device
or drop it here
About Redact PDF
Sharing a document with personal or confidential information? A PDF redaction tool can help remove sensitive content before the file is distributed. Our redact PDF online free tool is designed for documents that require information to be hidden or removed. A PDF redaction tool free workflow can help cover sensitive information such as names, addresses, account details, or confidential notes — useful when preparing files for public release or external sharing.
How to redact pdf
- 1Upload your PDF document.
- 2Select the information that should be removed.
- 3Apply the redactions.
- 4Review every page carefully.
- 5Download the redacted PDF.
Supported file types
One PDF file (.pdf).
You get back: A PDF where the selected areas are permanently covered and the page rebuilt.
Good to know before you start
- Check the result before sharing — anything you did not select stays visible.
- Pages produced by this tool are drawn as images, so the text inside them is no longer selectable or searchable.
- A password-protected PDF has to be opened with Unlock PDF first; encrypted files cannot be read directly.
Why use this tool
Free PDF redactor
Use a free PDF redactor for supported documents — a free redaction tool PDF workflow can save time compared with manually editing every page.
Redact PDF online
You can redact PDF online for free without requiring a traditional desktop PDF application.
Review before sharing
Before sharing a redacted document, review every page and confirm that sensitive information has actually been removed rather than simply covered visually.
Frequently asked questions
Can I redact a PDF online for free?
Yes. You can redact PDF online for free by uploading your document and selecting the information that should be removed.
What kind of information can I redact?
Sensitive content such as names, addresses, account details, or confidential notes in supported documents.
Is redaction permanent?
Redaction is intended to permanently remove information. Always review the final document to confirm sensitive content has actually been removed rather than merely covered.