Can the redaction be reversed by a recipient?

No. Once the redacted PDF is generated, the obscured data is permanently eradicated.

Is this compliant with federal court redaction guidelines?

Yes, true cryptographic flattening and rasterization satisfy standard legal redaction mandates.

Can I redact images as well as text?

Yes! You can draw redaction boxes over photos, signatures, stamps, or any portion of the page.

Are files sent to an external server?

No. All redaction operations execute locally on your device.

PDF Security

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Permanently black out sensitive text, numbers, and graphics to protect confidential data.

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Max file size: 50 MB•100% Private (In-Browser)

What is Redact PDF?

Redacting a PDF permanently blacks out sensitive text, account numbers, and confidential details so they cannot be selected, copied, or recovered by viewers. Freeallpdf performs true redaction directly in your browser to safeguard your private data.

Draw blackout redaction boxes over Social Security numbers (SSNs), tax IDs, patient health records, banking details, or confidential trade secrets. Our engine rasterizes and permanently deletes the underlying text and vector data.

Share court exhibits and public records with complete peace of mind, knowing confidential data can never be uncovered or recovered.

How to Use Redact PDF

Follow these simple steps to process your files in seconds.

Upload PDF

Select the document containing confidential data you need to obscure.

Draw Redaction Boxes

Click and drag black redaction boxes over sensitive words, numbers, or photos.

Apply Permanent Redaction

Our engine burns the redaction into the page and strips underlying text tokens.

Download Secure PDF

Save your sanitized, compliant PDF document ready for public distribution.

Key Features

True permanent redaction: removes underlying characters and vectors completely

Visual click-and-drag blackout box placement with instant adjustment

Supports black, white, or custom colored redaction masks

Safe for court filings, FOIA requests, and confidential client redactions

Browser-based processing ensures confidential data never touches the cloud

Why Use Our Redact PDF?

Prevent Data Leaks

Ensure sensitive SSNs and account numbers cannot be copied by highlighting.

FOIA & Legal Filing

Comply with federal court redaction rules and public records requirements.

Absolute Confidentiality

No unredacted documents are ever transmitted over external networks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Redact PDF and document privacy.

No! Unlike amateur highlight overlays, our redaction engine removes the underlying text objects permanently from the PDF.