Redakt PDF files, protect your privacy

Permanently remove names, addresses, financial data, and other sensitive information from PDFs. Whiteout redaction erases content at the file level \u2014 not just visually.

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Redaction tools built for real compliance

Whiteout Tool

Draw whiteout rectangles over any content to permanently erase it. The underlying text and images are removed from the file, not just hidden.

Permanent Removal

Redacted content is physically stripped from the PDF. Unlike black-box overlays, whiteout redaction removes the data at the file level.

OCR-Powered Detection

Built-in OCR identifies text in scanned documents so you can redact content even in image-based PDFs.

GDPR & Compliance

Meet data-protection requirements by permanently removing personal data, financial details, or classified information from documents.

E2E Encryption

Files are encrypted in your browser before upload. The server processes your document without ever accessing the raw content.

Auto-Delete

Uploaded files are automatically deleted after the retention period expires — 2 hours for anonymous users, up to 30 days for Business plans.

How to redact a PDF online

1

Upload your PDF

Drag and drop or browse to select the document that contains sensitive information.

2

Apply whiteout redactions

Select the whiteout tool and draw over any text, images, or areas you need to remove. The content is permanently erased.

3

Download the redacted PDF

Save and download your redacted document. The sensitive data has been physically removed from the file.

Frequently asked questions

Is PDF redaction permanent?
Yes. RedaktPDF uses whiteout redaction that physically removes the underlying content from the PDF file. The data cannot be recovered.
How do I redact a PDF for GDPR compliance?
Upload your PDF, use the whiteout tool to cover personal data (names, addresses, IDs), then download. The redacted content is permanently stripped from the file, meeting GDPR erasure requirements.
Can redacted text be recovered?
No. Unlike black-box overlays that merely hide text, RedaktPDF physically removes the content from the PDF at the file level. There is nothing left to recover.
Does the redaction tool work on scanned PDFs?
Yes. Built-in OCR detects text in scanned and image-based PDFs so you can identify and redact content even when it is not selectable.

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