Redact PDF for Free
Draw boxes over private details. The covered content is permanently removed, so it can't be copied back out.
- Never uploaded
- Free · no watermark
- No sign-up
How it works
- 1Select your PDF.
- 2Drag boxes over what you want hidden.
- 3Download the redacted PDF.
Frequently asked questions
How do I black out Aadhaar or PAN numbers in a PDF?
Tap "All Aadhaar no." or "All PAN" to mark every match on every page, then check the boxes and download. There are also buttons for phone numbers and email addresses.
Can I search for a name or account number and hide every copy of it?
Yes. Type the text and tap Mark. The search ignores capital letters and spacing differences, so "1234 5678" also finds "12345678".
Is drawing a black box in a PDF editor the same thing?
No. A box drawn in an editor only covers the text, which can still be copied out from underneath. Here, redacted pages are rebuilt as images with the boxes burned in, so the hidden text is deleted from the file.
Why can't I select text on some pages after redacting?
Pages with at least one box are turned into images to remove the hidden content for good, so their text can no longer be selected or searched. Pages without boxes stay exactly as they were.
How do I redact a scanned PDF?
Draw the boxes by hand. Scanned pages have no text, so the search and the Aadhaar or PAN buttons cannot find anything on them.
Can I hide a photo, signature or stamp?
Yes. Drag a box over any part of the page, including photos, signatures and stamps, and it is blacked out like text.
Will the automatic search catch every private detail?
Not always. The ready-made buttons look for common patterns, and any 12-digit number can be marked as an Aadhaar number. Go through every page before you download and add or remove boxes as needed.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. The file is processed inside your browser on your own phone or computer. Nothing is sent to a server, so it is safe for Aadhaar, PAN, bank statements and other private documents.
Is it free? Do I need to sign up?
It is completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.