Redact PDF permanently
Permanently cover a rectangular area and remove underlying text.
Redact PDF permanently
Permanently cover a rectangular area and remove underlying text.
How it works
Define the redaction area as page percentages. Pages are rendered again before an irreversible black box is written over the selected region.
- Choose a PDF
- Set the page and redaction area
- Download and inspect the redacted file
Before you start
Up to 40 pages per file, and every page becomes a flattened image. Check the region carefully; the operation cannot be undone.
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