Redact PDF
Permanently remove text and images behind black marks — not just cover them. Nothing is uploaded.
How it works
This utility runs locally in your browser for privacy and speed.
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Unlimited local toolsThis run costs 1 credit(s) and is saved to your history automatically.
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Frequently asked questions
- Do I get free credits to try Redact PDF?
- Yes — new accounts get 3 free credits to spend on any tool, Redact PDF included. After that you only pay for what you run.
- How many credits does Redact PDF cost?
- Everything runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded: free accounts pay 1 credit per run, and Pro or Pro+ members run it as often as they like.
- Is the content I paste private?
- Redact PDF uses your input only to generate the result. Stored results are deleted automatically by our retention policy, and you can remove any run from your history.
- Do I need to install anything?
- No. Redact PDF works in any modern browser — nothing to download or install.
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