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Redact sensitive information from PDF files online for free. Permanent black-out. GDPR compliant, secure.

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How to redact pdf in 4 steps

Upload your PDF file
Select the redaction tool and draw over content to black out
Click "Apply Redactions" to permanently remove the selected content
Download the redacted PDF

Why redact pdf your PDF?

Permanently remove sensitive information — names, addresses, account numbers, or personal data — from PDFs before sharing. Essential for GDPR compliance, legal disclosure, and government records.

Tips for best results

Redaction is permanent — the underlying content cannot be recovered from the output file
Do not rely on black highlighting — only proper redaction permanently removes data
Review the redacted PDF in a PDF reader before sending to confirm content is gone

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Frequently asked questions

Is Redact PDF free to use?+

Yes. Redact PDF is free for files up to 25MB with up to 3 tasks per day. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited use.

Do I need to create an account?+

No account is needed for free tasks. Sign up to unlock more daily tasks and larger file sizes.

Is my file secure?+

All files are encrypted during transfer and automatically deleted 1 hour after processing. PDFKit never accesses your document content.

Does this work on mobile?+

Yes. PDFKit is fully optimised for iOS and Android browsers. No app download required.

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