Redact PDF
Draw black rectangles over sensitive content. Redactions are permanently baked into the PDF. Everything runs in your browser.
Drop your PDF file here
One PDF, up to 100 MB
or click to browse
How to redact a PDF
Permanently black out sensitive information before sharing a PDF.
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Open Redact PDF
Visit makemypdf.com/redact-pdf.
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Upload the PDF
Drop the document onto the upload area.
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Draw redaction boxes
Click and drag over any text or region to cover it with a solid black rectangle.
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Apply redactions
The tool draws the rectangles and flattens them into the page so the content underneath cannot be selected or recovered.
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Download the redacted PDF
Save the redacted file to your device.
Frequently asked questions
Is the redacted text truly removed?
After saving, the redaction rectangles are flattened into the page content. The text underneath is no longer selectable or searchable in the exported PDF.
Can I redact on multiple pages in one pass?
Yes. Draw redaction boxes on any page and apply them all at once.
Does my document leave my device?
No. Redaction happens in your browser.