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Redact a PDF,
properly and permanently.

A black box drawn in a PDF editor often leaves the text underneath. Here the areas are truly removed before you share bank statements, payslips or ID copies.

Redact PDF

Choose the PDF and cover your National Insurance number, address or other details. The areas are blacked out permanently and the text underneath can no longer be copied or recovered.

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PDF files · up to 50 MB each

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Quick guide

How to redact data in a PDF properly

Typical cases: bank statements for a landlord, payslips for a mortgage application or ID copies. Only pass on what the recipient really needs.

  1. Add the PDFThe pages appear as thumbnails.
  2. Cover the dataTap a page: it opens enlarged. Drag a rectangle over each detail; tap one to remove it.
  3. Save and checkDownload the PDF and try selecting the text in the black areas: it's no longer there.

Frequently asked questions

Answers before you start

Why do redacted pages become images?

So the data is really removed. On those pages the text can no longer be selected; every other page stays exactly as it was.

Can I redact a photographed document?

Yes. Turn the photo into a PDF with Scan to PDF first, then redact it here.

Can I redact a digitally signed PDF?

Yes, but the digital signature is no longer valid after any change. Ask the recipient whether they accept a redacted copy.

Is the document sent to a server?

No. Everything happens in your browser.