Redact PDF file

Permanently remove sensitive information from your PDF.

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How to do

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4 quick steps to redact your PDF.

1

Upload your PDF

Drag and drop your PDF or click to select it. The file opens directly in your browser — nothing is uploaded to a server.

2

Mark what to redact

Click Redact in the toolbar, then select text or drag a box over an image or area you want removed. Mark as many spots as you like.

3

Review your pending redactions

Marked areas stack up as pending redactions, with a counter in the toolbar, until you're ready to finalize them.

4

Apply and download

Click Apply to permanently remove the underlying text and image data, then download your redacted PDF.

FAQs

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Answers about redacting PDFs.

Yes. AziPDF processes your PDF locally in your browser — files are never uploaded to a server, so sensitive content stays on your device.
Click Redact in the bottom toolbar, then either select text to mark it or drag a box over an image or blank area. Mark as many spots as you like, then click Apply to permanently remove them.
Yes. When you apply pending redactions, the underlying text and image data is removed from the PDF, not just visually covered.
Use the zoom controls in the bottom toolbar, or hold Ctrl (⌘ on Mac) and scroll your mouse wheel over the document to zoom around the cursor.
No. AziPDF is free and requires no registration, login, or watermarks.
Yes. Mark as many areas or text selections as you like — they stack up as pending redactions. A counter appears in the toolbar, and you can click Apply to remove them all at once when ready.
While a redaction is still pending, you can clear it. Once you click Apply, the content is permanently removed, so review your pending redaction marks before clicking that button.
No. Redaction runs entirely in your browser with no server-side limits, so most devices handle large, multi-hundred-page documents.
Yes. AziPDF works on phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops directly from the browser — no app install required.