Redact PDF
Enter words or phrases — everywhere that word is found, a black box (black rectangle) is placed over it so it cannot be read.
Drag & drop a PDF here
or click to browse from your device
File:
Matching is case-insensitive — “Ahmed”, “ahmed” and “AHMED” will all match. Every text item containing the word will be fully covered.
Result: —
How to use
- Click the box above or drag and drop your PDF into it.
- Write one word or phrase per line that you want to cover.
- Click Redact & Download PDF — black boxes are placed on the matches and a new PDF is downloaded.
- Remember: this is only a visual cover, the real text stays underneath — be sure to understand this before sharing a sensitive file.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I black out words in a PDF?
You enter words or phrases, and everywhere a match is found in your PDF a black box is placed over it so it cannot be read, then you download the new PDF.
What exactly do I type in the words box?
One word or phrase per line — every match of each entry gets covered.
Does it delete the text from the PDF?
No. This is only a visual cover — the real text stays underneath, so understand this limitation before sharing the file.
Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?
No. Your file never leaves your browser — everything happens on your own device.