Can I redact images or scanned text?

This tool works with text-based PDFs. For scanned documents, you would need to use manual area-based redaction.

Can I customize the redaction appearance?

Yes, you can set the redaction color, add borders, and optionally include replacement text like "[REDACTED]".

Enable "Use Regular Expression" to search using regex patterns. For example, \d{4}-\d{4}-\d{4}-\d{4} to find credit card numbers.

Drag and drop a PDF file to search and redact text.

application/pdf, .pdf

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Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF file or click to select.
Search for Text
Enter the text, number, or regex pattern you want to find and redact.
Review and Select
Preview all matches and select which ones to redact.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about file security, features, or conversions? Find quick answers below.

Yes, redaction permanently removes the underlying text. The original content cannot be recovered. Always keep a backup of the original file.

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