Is redaction in this tool permanent?

Yes. The redacted areas are permanently removed from the PDF data, not just covered by a black box on top. The underlying text cannot be recovered.

Can I black out text in pdf online free without uploading my file?

Draw redaction boxes over sensitive text, personal data, or confidential information. The content is permanently removed from the PDF. OnDevicePDF runs locally in your browser, so your file is not uploaded to a server.

Which tool should I use to black out text in pdf online free?

Use Redact PDF. It is built for this workflow and keeps processing on-device in your browser.

Can others recover the redacted information?

No. Unlike simply adding a black rectangle, permanent redaction removes the underlying content from the PDF file entirely.

Can I remove personal information from pdf without uploading my file?

Permanently delete names, addresses, account numbers, and other sensitive data from PDFs before sharing. OnDevicePDF runs locally in your browser, so your file is not uploaded to a server.

Which tool should I use to remove personal information from pdf?

Use Redact PDF. It is built for this workflow and keeps processing on-device in your browser.

Do I need Adobe Acrobat Pro to redact a PDF?

No. This free browser-based tool performs permanent redaction without any software purchase or subscription.

Can I redact pdf without acrobat without uploading my file?

Professional-grade redaction without the Acrobat subscription cost. Private, browser-only processing - nothing uploaded to a server. OnDevicePDF runs locally in your browser, so your file is not uploaded to a server.

Which tool should I use to redact pdf without acrobat?

Use Redact PDF. It is built for this workflow and keeps processing on-device in your browser.

Is Redact PDF free to use?

Redact PDF is free to use on OnDevicePDF with no sign-up required.

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Permanently redact sensitive text and areas in PDFs free. Browser-only processing - no upload, no servers, no sign-up. Protect confidential information.

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Comment utiliser Redact PDF

1
Upload your PDF
Click or drag your PDF into the Redact PDF tool. All processing stays in your browser - your document is never sent to a server.
2
Draw redaction boxes
Click and drag over the text or areas you want to permanently remove. You can draw multiple redaction boxes across different pages.
3
Apply the redaction
Click Apply Redaction. The selected content is permanently erased from the PDF - not just covered, but completely removed from the file data.
4
Download the redacted PDF
Click Download to save the clean PDF. The redacted information cannot be recovered from the saved file.