PDF Redaction That
Actually Works
Most tools just draw black boxes over text—leaving it searchable and extractable. We permanently remove the content. Zero hidden layers. Zero metadata leaks.
Draw a black box over text (text still exists underneath)
Text remains searchable with Ctrl+F
Hidden text layers and metadata preserved
Permanently remove text from the PDF content stream
Nothing to search, copy, or extract
All metadata stripped and document sanitized
Built for Real Security
Not just visual obscurity—actual data removal
True Redaction
We modify the PDF's internal content stream, not just the visual layer. The text is completely removed from the file.
Metadata Stripping
Author names, creation dates, comments, and hidden data are all removed during the sanitization process.
Browser-Based
Your files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser for maximum privacy.
Find & Redact
Search for specific terms across your document and redact all instances at once. Perfect for SSNs, names, or emails.
Batch Processing
Pro users can upload multiple PDFs and apply the same redaction rules across all documents at once.
Pattern Detection
Automatically detect and redact common sensitive patterns like SSNs, credit cards, phone numbers, and emails.
How It Works
Three steps to truly secure redaction
Upload Your PDF
Drop your file or click to browse. Your document stays in your browser—we never see it.
Mark Redactions
Draw boxes over sensitive content or use Find & Redact to locate specific terms.
Download Secure PDF
Click Apply and get a clean PDF with content truly removed, not just hidden.
Simple Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you need more.
Free
- 5 PDFs per month
- Manual redaction
- Find & Redact search
- Metadata stripping
- Batch processing
Pro
- Unlimited PDFs
- Everything in Free
- Batch processing (10 files)
- Auto pattern detection
- SSN, email, phone, credit card
Stop Leaking Sensitive Data
Join thousands of legal professionals, healthcare providers, and businesses who trust ActuallyRedactPDF for true document security.