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Black Out (Redact) Parts of a PDF

Hide what you do not want shown, for real.

Your PDF is never uploaded. Everything is processed on this device.

  1. 1Choose a PDF
  2. 2Drag over the parts to black out
  3. 3Save the PDF
Done

How to use

  1. Tap "Choose a PDF" and select one PDF.
  2. Show a page and drag with your finger or mouse over the parts you want to black out. On a phone, tap "Select an area" first.
  3. Do the same on other pages. To black out the same place on every page, tap "Apply to all pages".
  4. Tap "Black out and create PDF", check the preview and save the PDF.

Notes

  • Redacted pages become images. Their text can no longer be selected or searched.
  • The text underneath is not kept in the file. Pages you did not redact stay as they were.
  • After saving, open it and check that the text under the black boxes cannot be selected.
  • Password-protected PDFs are not supported.

FAQ

Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?

No. Everything is processed inside the browser on your device.

Is my original PDF changed?

No. The redacted PDF is saved separately.

Can I undo a black-out?

Before saving, use "Undo last". Black-outs in a saved PDF cannot be undone. Keep your original PDF.

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Guides for this tool

How to Black Out Part of a PDF (Free, Works on a Phone)Why Putting a Black Box on Top Is Not Enough: The Right Way to Redact a PDFInformation to Hide Before You Submit: When to Consider Redacting a PDFHow to Check a Redaction Worked: Select, Search and Open in Another AppRedacting a Scanned or Photographed PDF: When the PDF Is Made of ImagesRedacting the Same Place on Every Page: Headers, Footers and Name FieldsChecklist Before Sharing a PDF: Redaction, File Name, Pages and Size

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