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Redact a PDF — for real
A black box drawn over text hides nothing: the words are still in the file. PDF Reword removes the text, images and drawings under each mark, then draws the box to show where they were.
Drop a PDF here
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- Removed, not covered
- Find card and phone numbers
- Metadata too
How it works
How to redact a PDF
Open the PDF
Drop the document here or choose it. The editor opens with the Redact tool ready.
Mark what to remove
Drag over words, draw a box over any area, or let Find mark every name, email, phone or card number in the document.
Apply and download
Check the marks and apply. The editor reads the result again to make sure nothing is left. A free account downloads the PDF.
What you get
Redaction you can trust
Gone from the file
Letters, parts of images, drawings, comments and form fields under a mark are deleted from the PDF.
Checked after
If any text is still under a mark, the change is refused instead of pretending it worked.
Find and mark
Search for words, or for emails and phone, card, IBAN and passport numbers, and mark up to 1,000 places at once.
Hidden data too
One button removes metadata, attachments and scripts that a redacted page would not show.
FAQ
Questions and answers
Can the redacted text be recovered from the downloaded file?
No. It is removed from the PDF itself: it cannot be copied, searched or uncovered by deleting the black box.
Does the editor keep the original?
Yes, in the document’s history, so a mistake can be undone. Before sharing, use “Copy without history” to make a copy that has only the redacted version.
Can I redact a scan?
Yes. Draw boxes over the areas, or recognize the text first and mark words.
Do I need an account?
Not to redact. Downloading the result needs a free account.