Redact a PDF
Black out sensitive details permanently — the text underneath is removed.
Open a PDF to start
Change text, add signatures, images and shapes, then save.
Processed privately on your device
How to redact a PDF
- Open the PDF that contains sensitive details.
- Choose Redact and draw boxes over the text or images to hide.
- Save the PDF — the covered content is removed, not just hidden.
Why use PDF Karigar to redact PDFs?
Hide account numbers, ID details and personal data before you share a document. Draw boxes over the details and the content underneath is removed.
- Private by design. Files are processed on your own device. Nothing is uploaded, stored or shared.
- Free, with no catch. No sign-up, no watermarks and no daily limits.
- Works everywhere. Runs in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Redact PDF: frequently asked questions
Is the redacted text really removed?
Yes. Redacted pages are rebuilt so the text underneath is gone and can’t be copied or searched.
Can I redact images as well as text?
Yes. Anything under a redaction box is removed, including photos and signatures.
Can I undo a redaction?
Before saving you can undo or move boxes. After saving, the removed content can’t be recovered from the new file.
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