Redact PDF Documents Online
Need to hide confidential information? ButDoc's PDF Redactor allows you to securely blackout sensitive text, images, and data from your documents directly in your web browser.
Whether you are dealing with legal contracts, financial records, or personal forms, our tool ensures your private data is permanently removed, not just covered up. Avoid expensive software and redact your documents safely and instantly.
How to Redact a PDF in 3 Steps
Sanitizing your document is fast and easy. Follow these simple instructions to permanently hide your data.
1
Upload Your PDF Select the document containing sensitive information from your computer or mobile device, or drag and drop it into the upload box above.
2
Select Areas to Redact Use the visual redaction tool to draw blackout boxes over the text, numbers, or images you want to hide. You can adjust the size and position for perfect coverage.
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Apply and Download Click apply. Our system will sanitize the document, permanently removing the underlying hidden data, and generate your safe PDF for download.
Why Use Our PDF Redactor?
We take data security seriously. Here is why professionals trust ButDoc for document redaction:
- Permanent Data Removal: We don't just draw a shape over your text; we permanently strip the underlying metadata so it cannot be copied or recovered.
- Visual Selection Tool: Easily drag and drop redaction boxes over paragraphs, names, social security numbers, or images with pixel-perfect precision.
- Zero Installation: Protect your documents instantly on Windows, Mac, Linux, or Mobile without downloading heavy software.
- Privacy First: Your files are processed over an encrypted connection and permanently deleted automatically from our servers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does redaction permanently delete the hidden text?
Yes. Unlike simply drawing a black shape over text in standard editors, true redaction completely removes the underlying text data from the file structure so it cannot be copied, searched, or recovered by anyone.
Can I change the color of the redaction box?
Black is the standard and most recognizable color for redaction, but our tool allows you to customize the color of the redaction blocks if you prefer white or another color to match your document's background.
Is it safe to redact highly sensitive documents here?
Absolutely. We use encrypted connections (SSL) and your files are processed in an isolated secure environment. We do not store your documents; they are permanently deleted from our servers shortly after you download the redacted version.
Can I redact images as well as text?
Yes, you can draw a redaction box over any part of the page, including images, signatures, graphics, and charts, to permanently obscure that specific area.