Redact PDF Free Online

How it works

Redaction runs locally. We never see the document you redact.

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Open a page preview and drag boxes over names, account numbers, or faces.

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SortMyFile rasterizes pages with boxes burned in so redacted text is not recoverable as a text layer.

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Get a new PDF safe to share. Soft daily limits apply on free.

Share a PDF but black out names, account numbers, or faces before it leaves your machine — flattened redaction for screenshots and filings.

About redact pdf online free

Is redacted text recoverable?

We flatten pages to images with black boxes — unlike simple black rectangles over live text.

Multi-page?

Yes — switch pages, draw boxes on each, then download once.

What file size works best with Redact PDF?

Aim under ~50–100 MB depending on device RAM. Very large scans may stall older phones. (Redact PDF.)

Does Redact PDF keep my original?

Yes — download a new file and keep the source on disk as backup.

Can I use Redact PDF offline after first load?

After the app shell and libraries are cached by your browser, many PDF tools keep working offline for that session.

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