Redact PDF
Permanently remove matching selectable text from a PDF.
Accepted files: .pdf. Choose one file. Up to 20 MiB in total.
Processed by the local, self-hosted engine. No third-party conversion service is used. Permanently removes matching selectable text and overlapping image/vector content, then strips metadata, annotations, and attachments. Scanned text needs OCR first. Inspect the output before sharing. Up to 1,000,000 characters. Review the settings before running.
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How to use Redact PDF
- Choose a file in PDF.
- Review the settings, then choose Run Redact PDF.
- Review the result, then use Copy result or a download link when available.
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What to expect
Permanently remove matching selectable text from a PDF. Processed by the local, self-hosted engine. No third-party conversion service is used. Permanently removes matching selectable text and overlapping image/vector content, then strips metadata, annotations, and attachments. Scanned text needs OCR first. Inspect the output before sharing.