Redact PDF
Permanently remove selected content and export a sanitized copy.
Features
- Permanently remove selected content and export a sanitized copy.
- Review the output before downloading.
- Continue with the result in the PDF workspace.
How to use this tool
- Choose local input files within the displayed limits.
- Draw every sensitive region, then apply permanent removal and review the sanitized copy.
- Apply, preview and save the result.
Good to know
This advanced tool is included with Pro, or available using free account trials. Sign in to start. Only the first authorized export of a task uses a trial; previews and failed processing do not.
- Original files remain unchanged. Files and passwords are never uploaded.
- Redaction exports a flattened, sanitized document. Metadata, attachments and bookmarks are removed.
Privacy and local processing
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Processing engines, preview resources or fonts may be downloaded from this site when needed. These downloads do not upload your source content.
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