Redact PDF Online — Permanently Remove Sensitive Text
Black out or white out names, IBANs and other sensitive information. The text underneath is really removed from the file, not just covered.
Choose files
or drag and dropPDF
- Redact
- Search
- IBAN
- Phone
- White-out
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How it works
- 1
Open the PDF
Upload the document that contains confidential information.
- 2
Mark areas
Draw black boxes over text or click a line. “Search & redact” finds every occurrence of a term.
- 3
Use patterns
One click on IBAN, email or phone marks all matching details in the whole document.
- 4
Save
When you download, the text under the boxes is actually deleted from the file.
Typical uses
- Share bank statements or payslips without revealing account numbers.
- Remove personal data before publishing documents (GDPR).
- Anonymize client or patient names in files.
Tips
- Unlike a black box drawn in an image editor, redacted text here can no longer be copied or searched.
- Double-check the result with your PDF viewer’s search.
- Text inside embedded images or scans is covered, not removed as text.
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