Is the redaction permanent?

Yes. In standard mode, text is covered with rectangles. In Secure Mode, pages are converted to images, making the underlying text completely unextractable.

Secure Mode converts each page to an image after redaction. This removes all text data from the PDF, ensuring redacted content cannot be recovered by any means.

When should I use Secure Mode?

Use Secure Mode for sensitive documents containing personal information, financial data, or confidential business information. Note: file size will be larger and text won't be selectable.

Redact Text

Permanently black out sensitive text and images. Securely on your device.

Security Options

Standard mode covers text with rectangles. Secure mode converts pages to images, making text completely unextractable. Enable Secure Mode below for sensitive documents.

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Batch Redaction

Find and redact all occurrences of sensitive text across all pages in one go.

Privacy Protected

All redaction happens in your browser. Sensitive documents never leave your device.

Flexible Options

Case-sensitive matching and choice of redaction color for different document needs.

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How to Redact Text in PDF

1Upload your PDF — drag and drop or click to browse. Your file stays private in your browser.
2Type the sensitive text you want to hide. All occurrences will be found automatically.
3Click "Redact Text" to create and download your document with sensitive information hidden.

When to use this tool

•Hide confidential information before sharing contracts, court documents, or legal filings
•Protect account numbers, social security numbers, and other sensitive financial data
•Comply with HIPAA by redacting patient identifiers before sharing medical documents
•Remove personal information from resumes, evaluations, or employment records

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Why PDFOutfit?

Other online converters upload your files to their servers for processing. PDFOutfit runs entirely in your browser—your documents never leave your device. No privacy policies to hope they follow. No data to breach. Just conversion that happens locally, instantly.