Free PDF redaction tool. Permanently black out and remove sensitive text, images, and information. GDPR & HIPAA compliant. No signup, no watermarks - 100% private processing.
Click and drag to select areas
Black out text and images
Permanent content removal
Multi-page redaction support
Undo individual redactions
Clear all redactions option
100% private - files stay local
No signup or watermark
GDPR & HIPAA compliant
Works on all devices
Batch redact multiple areas
Secure browser processing
Remove SSN, addresses, phone numbers, and personal information before sharing documents.
Redact personal data to comply with GDPR right to erasure and data minimization requirements.
Black out protected health information (PHI) from medical records and healthcare documents.
Prepare documents for FOIA requests, legal discovery, and court proceedings.
Hide account numbers, financial details, and sensitive business information.
Redact employee information, salaries, and confidential HR records before sharing.
The most secure and compliant PDF redaction tool. Permanently remove sensitive information without uploading files.
Content is permanently deleted, not just covered. Cannot be recovered.
Files never leave your device. All processing happens in your browser.
Redact text, images, signatures, tables - any visible content.
Redact and download your PDF in seconds. No waiting for uploads.
Use on any device - desktop, tablet, or smartphone.
Meets GDPR, HIPAA, and FOIA redaction requirements.
Permanently black out sensitive information in 4 simple steps
Click the upload area or drag and drop your PDF. Your file stays on your device - nothing is uploaded to any server. Perfect for confidential documents.
Click and drag to draw rectangles over sensitive content - SSNs, names, addresses, financial info, or any data you want to permanently remove.
Navigate through all pages and review your redactions. You can undo individual redactions or clear all and start over before finalizing.
Download your redacted PDF. The blacked-out content is permanently deleted - it cannot be recovered, copied, or revealed. No watermarks added.
See how Edesy compares to Adobe Acrobat and other redaction tools
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| Free to use | |||
| No signup required | |||
| No file upload (private) | |||
| Permanent redaction | |||
| No watermarks | |||
| Multi-page support | |||
| Undo redactions | |||
| Mobile friendly |
PDF redaction is the process of permanently removing sensitive information from a document. Unlike simply covering text with a black box (which can be removed), true redaction deletes the underlying content so it cannot be recovered. This is essential for privacy, security, and legal compliance.
Many tools claim to "redact" but actually just draw a black box over content. The text underneath remains in the PDF and can be copied, searched, or revealed by removing the box. Our tool performs true redaction - the content is permanently deleted from the file structure.
GDPR requires organizations to minimize personal data and respond to right-to-erasure requests. PDF redaction helps comply by permanently removing personal information before sharing documents. Since our tool processes files locally, there is no data transfer to third parties - important for GDPR compliance.
Healthcare organizations must redact Protected Health Information (PHI) when sharing medical records. This includes patient names, SSNs, medical record numbers, and health information. Our redaction tool permanently removes PHI, and since files never leave your device, there is no risk of HIPAA violations from data transmission.
Legal professionals use redaction for discovery responses, FOIA requests, court filings, and privilege protection. Our tool creates permanent redactions that meet legal standards. For court submissions, always verify specific requirements with your legal team.
Common redaction targets include: Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, credit card numbers, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, birthdates, medical information, attorney-client communications, trade secrets, and classified information.
Our PDF redaction tool processes everything in your browser. Your documents never leave your device - the redaction uses JavaScript running locally. This is the most secure option for confidential documents, legal files, medical records, and sensitive business information.
Always review every page after redacting. Double-check that all sensitive information is covered. Verify the redaction is permanent by trying to select text under the redaction boxes. Keep an original copy of the unredacted document in a secure location. Document your redaction process for compliance audits.
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