White out PDF content, permanently

Cover sensitive text with solid rectangles. Choose your color, draw the area, and the content underneath is gone for good.

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Whiteout tools built for precision

Rectangle Drawing

Draw a solid rectangle over any area of the PDF. Drag from corner to corner to precisely cover the content you want gone.

5 Color Presets

Choose from white, black, gray, yellow, or custom color fills. Match the document background or create a visible annotation.

Permanent Coverage

The covered area is flattened into the PDF on download. There is no layer to peel back — the content is visually gone.

Precise Positioning

Fine-tune the rectangle position and size after drawing. Handles let you resize from any edge or corner with precision.

E2E Encryption

Your PDF is encrypted in the browser before upload. The server never sees the raw content of your document.

Auto-Delete Files

Uploaded files are automatically purged after the retention window. Anonymous uploads are deleted within 2 hours.

How to white out text in a PDF

1

Upload your PDF

Drag and drop your PDF or click to browse. Documents up to 50 MB and 500 pages are supported.

2

Draw rectangles over text

Select the whiteout tool, choose a fill color, and drag over the content you want to cover. Resize until it fits perfectly.

3

Download your PDF

Save and download the modified PDF. The covered areas are baked in — no software can reveal what was underneath.

Frequently asked questions

What is PDF whiteout?
Whiteout covers content with a solid-color rectangle and removes the underlying data from the file. It is a permanent redaction method, not just a visual overlay.
Can I choose the whiteout color?
Yes. You can select white, black, or any custom color for the whiteout rectangle to match your document background.
Is whiteout the same as redaction?
Yes. Whiteout in RedaktPDF is a form of redaction — the covered content is physically removed from the PDF at the file level.

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