PDF Redact/Metadata Strip
Permanently and securely redact (black out) sensitive information from your PDF.
TRUE REDACTION ENABLED - SECURE TEXT REMOVAL
✅ This tool now uses TRUE redaction powered by PyMuPDF - redacted text is permanently removed from the PDF content stream.
What This Means:
- Redacted text cannot be copied/pasted (Ctrl+A won't reveal it)
- Text is removed from PDF structure, not just covered
- Metadata stripping removes author, creation date, etc.
- Suitable for sensitive documents when used correctly
Best Practices for Sensitive Documents:
- Always verify redaction: Open the output PDF and try to select/copy text in redacted areas
- Enable "Strip PDF Metadata": Removes identifying information
- Use "Complete Removal" mode: Provides maximum security
- Review before sharing: Manually check for any missed instances
Note: While this tool provides TRUE redaction, for legally critical documents (court filings, HIPAA records), consider using certified professional software and consult your compliance requirements.
Process multiple PDF files at once
Keyboard Shortcuts
Drag & drop your PDF here or click to browse
Maximum file size: 5MBSupported format: PDF
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Custom Templates:
Enter each term or phrase on a new line. The tool will search for and redact all occurrences in the PDF.
Blackout: Overlays black rectangles over sensitive text
Complete Removal: Attempts to remove text entirely (may generate a report for compressed PDFs)
Text Matching Options
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