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Black Out Text in a PDFDeleted underneath, not just covered.

Drag a box over a name, a number or a whole paragraph, or select the words, and it turns black.
The text, picture pixels and drawings underneath are removed from the file, so nobody can copy or uncover them.

Box or selectText really removedChecked output
No sign-up No upload No watermark

Drop a PDF to redact

Black out text, pictures and areas for good, and clean out hidden data.

Any size · Nothing is uploaded
Done in your browser. Your PDFs are not uploaded.
THREE SIMPLE STEPS

How to use the Black Out Text in PDF

01

Open your PDF

Drop the PDF; every page is shown, ready to mark.

02

Black out

Drag boxes over what should go, or select words with the Text tool. Use Find to catch every copy of a name.

03

Redact and download

The content under the boxes is deleted and the file is checked before you download it.

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Black Out Text in PDF FAQ

Can someone remove the black box and read the text?

No. The characters under each box are deleted from the page, not just covered, so there is nothing to uncover, copy or search.

Does it work on pictures and scans?

Yes. The pixels under a box are replaced inside the picture itself.

Is it free and private?

Yes. It’s free with no sign-up or watermark, and the PDF is processed in your browser without being uploaded.

Can I use another colour or add a label?

Yes. In Options pick white, grey or any colour, and add REDACTED, an exemption code or your own text on the boxes.

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