Redact PDF — Permanent & Secure

Physically delete sensitive text and image data from your PDF. Unlike fake black-box overlays, our redaction permanently destroys the underlying content.

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Physical Redaction

Permanently delete sensitive data from your PDF. Drag rectangles over content to redact.

Physical Redaction
Permanently delete sensitive data from your PDF. Drag rectangles over content to redact.

Open a PDF to start marking sensitive areas.

Key Features

Physical Redaction

Marked areas are rasterized — the text and image data underneath is permanently destroyed, not just hidden.

Beats Copy-Paste Attacks

Hidden content under black rectangles is recoverable. Our approach removes the data entirely.

100% Local

Files never leave your browser. Sensitive documents stay on your device — no uploads, no servers.

Confirmation Dialog

Permanent operations require explicit confirmation. No accidental data loss.

Instant Preview

Drag rectangles over content with live visual feedback. Multi-page support.

Compliance Ready

Suitable for HIPAA, GDPR, and legal redaction workflows where true deletion is required.

How It Works

1

Upload Your PDF

Drag and drop your PDF file. It loads instantly — no upload to any server.

2

Mark Sensitive Areas

Click and drag rectangles over text, signatures, account numbers, or any sensitive content.

3

Confirm Permanent Apply

Review your marks, then click Permanent Apply. Confirm in the safety dialog to proceed.

4

Download Redacted PDF

Your redacted PDF downloads immediately — with the original data physically removed.

Why Choose EditPDF

Unrecoverable physical redaction
No server uploads — files stay local
Confirmation prevents accidents
Multi-page support
Works on scanned and digital PDFs
Free with no watermarks

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