Redact a PDF
Draw boxes over sensitive content — pages are rasterized so what’s redacted is gone for good, not just covered up. Processed entirely on your device.
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How to use Redact PDF
- 1Drag your PDF (or PDFs) into the upload area, or click to choose files.
- 2Adjust the order, page selection, or compression settings.
- 3Run the tool and download your finished PDF or images.
Why use FileDagadu
- Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded to a server
- No account, signup, or watermark required
- Works on desktop, tablet and mobile
- Free with no daily usage limit
Frequently asked questions
Is redacted content really removed, or just covered up?
Really removed. Each page is rasterized into an image before the black boxes are drawn, so there’s no hidden text or layer left underneath — unlike tools that just draw a shape over live content.
Will the PDF still be searchable after redacting?
No — because pages become images, text is no longer selectable or searchable anywhere in the file, not just in the redacted areas.
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