Redact PDF Text Permanently — Not Just Black Boxes
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Why Black Boxes Don't Give You Real Security
Most PDF editors let you draw black boxes over text. This looks like redaction, but it is not. The underlying content stays in the file and can be recovered with simple tools.
Visual Black Box
- Text stays hidden but still exists in the PDF file
- Anyone can select and copy the underlying text
- Redacted areas remain searchable in PDF tools
- Free software can reveal what's underneath
Permanent Redaction
- Content is completely erased from the document
- No one can select or copy what you removed
- Redacted parts don't show up in search
- Cannot be restored with any tool
Automatically Find Sensitive Data to Redact
RedactionPDF identifies common sensitive patterns in text-based PDFs. You review each suggestion before the redaction is applied.
Our Secure PDF Redaction Process
Files are uploaded over HTTPS, processed temporarily for redaction, and automatically deleted as per the retention policy. RedactionPDF does not use your documents to train AI models or for manual review.
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Your documents are never used for AI training or human review
Auto-Delete Files
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Common Questions About PDF Redaction
Automatic detection works with text-based PDFs; scanned or image-only PDFs can still be marked manually.