Redact PDFs Online
Permanently remove sensitive information from PDF documents. Draw redaction boxes over confidential content, and when you apply, the underlying text is deleted from the document so it cannot be selected, copied, searched, or recovered.
Proper PDF redaction permanently removes sensitive information — not just hiding it visually. PDF.it's redaction tool lets you draw boxes over confidential content, and when you apply, the underlying text is deleted from the document so it cannot be selected, copied, searched, or recovered.
- ✓ Permanently delete underlying text data
- ✓ Visual editor — draw redaction boxes on pages
- ✓ Protect SSNs, addresses, medical records, legal data
- ✓ Multi-page redaction with one-click apply
Business Feature
PDF Redaction is available on the Business plan. Permanently remove sensitive information from your documents.
Legal & Court Documents
Redact witness names, case numbers, and signatures before filing. Protect confidential details and meet privacy requirements for legal teams and court users.
HR & Employee Records
Remove SSNs, salaries, and addresses before sharing records with third parties. Keep employee data private when sending to auditors, vendors, or outside partners.
Healthcare & Financial
Redact patient info, bank accounts, and tax IDs for HIPAA and compliance. Protect medical records, payment details, and confidential business information.
How to Redact a PDF
Upload your PDF
Drag and drop or click to choose a file
Draw redaction boxes
Click and drag over sensitive areas
Apply and download
Content permanently deleted from the PDF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PDF redaction?
PDF redaction is the process of permanently removing sensitive information from a PDF. Unlike placing a black box over text, true redaction deletes the underlying content so it cannot be recovered.
Is the redaction permanent?
Yes. After you apply redactions, the original content is permanently removed from the PDF. The redacted areas appear as solid black boxes, and the hidden text underneath is deleted.
What information should I redact?
You should redact any sensitive or confidential information, including Social Security numbers, addresses, phone numbers, bank details, account numbers, medical information, case details, and other personally identifiable information.
How is redaction different from covering text with a black box?
A simple black box may only hide text visually while leaving the original content in the file. Proper PDF redaction removes the actual data underneath, making it inaccessible to search, copy, and extraction tools.
Can I redact multiple pages in a PDF?
Yes. You can move through your document page by page and add redactions wherever sensitive content appears before applying all redactions at once.
Is PDF Redaction free?
PDF Redaction is available as a Business plan feature for $13.99/month. It includes the visual redaction editor along with other Business tools like Workflow Automation, Table Extraction, PDF Compare, and eSign.
How do I redact a PDF?
Upload your PDF, draw black redaction boxes over the areas you want to remove, review all pages, and click Apply Redaction. Once applied, the sensitive content is permanently deleted from the document.