# Redact PDF

> Draw permanent black boxes over sensitive regions. Matched pages are rasterized so covered text is destroyed. Free redact PDF — no upload.

Canonical: https://mypdf.space/tools/redact
Last updated: 2026-10-26

## Short answer

Redact runs entirely in your browser. Draw black boxes over sensitive regions. Matched pages are rasterized so covered text is destroyed. No account, no watermark, and the file never leaves your device.

## About this tool

Draw black boxes over sensitive regions. Matched pages are rasterized so covered text is destroyed.

Draw permanent black boxes over sensitive regions — covered text is destroyed on those pages.

Draw black boxes over sensitive regions when you need permanent removal, not a white sticky note. Pages you mark are saved as image-only so covered text cannot be recovered from the download. Untouched pages keep their original text layer. Always check every page before you share the redacted file.

## How to use

1. Open the PDF and go to the page to redact.
2. Drag boxes over sensitive areas (click a box to remove it).
3. Apply redaction, review, then download.

## What you need

- One PDF
- Regions you mark on the preview

## Notes

- Pages with redaction boxes are re-saved as image-only pages so covered text cannot be recovered from the download.
- Pages you leave untouched keep their original text layer.
- Always check every page before sharing the redacted file.

## FAQ

### Is redaction permanent?

Yes. Pages you mark are re-saved as image-only so covered text cannot be recovered from the download. Always review every page before sharing.

### Should I use Auto-redact PII instead?

Use Auto-redact PII for common pattern matches, then manual Redact for anything the scanner misses.

### Is Redact free?

Yes. All mypdf.space tools are free to use with no account, no document quota, and no watermark on exports.

### Does Redact upload my PDF?

No. Processing runs in your browser. File bytes are not sent to a PDF upload API.

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