Redact PDF Content
Draw black rectangles over sensitive areas in your PDF
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Note: Coordinates are in PDF points (72 points = 1 inch). Origin (0,0) is at bottom-left.
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Upload a PDF and specify redaction area
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About PDF Redaction
Draw black rectangles over sensitive information in your PDF to permanently hide confidential content.
Key Features
- Precise Control: Specify exact coordinates and dimensions
- Page Selection: Redact content on specific pages
- Permanent Redaction: Content is covered with black rectangles
- Fast Processing: Quick redaction application
- Easy Download: Download redacted PDF instantly
How to Use
- Upload PDF: Select your PDF file
- Set Page: Enter the page number to redact
- Set Position: Enter X and Y coordinates (bottom-left origin)
- Set Size: Enter width and height of redaction area
- Redact: Click "Redact Content" button
- Download: Download your redacted PDF
Common Use Cases
- Privacy Protection: Hide personal information (SSN, addresses)
- Legal Documents: Redact sensitive legal information
- Financial Records: Hide account numbers and financial data
- Medical Records: Protect patient information
- Business Documents: Hide confidential business data
Coordinate System
- Units: PDF points (72 points = 1 inch)
- Origin: Bottom-left corner (0, 0)
- X-axis: Increases from left to right
- Y-axis: Increases from bottom to top
Tips
- Standard US Letter page is 612 x 792 points
- A4 page is approximately 595 x 842 points
- Test with small areas first to find correct coordinates
- Redaction is permanent - content cannot be recovered
Privacy & Security
Your PDF files are processed securely. Files are not stored on our servers and are deleted immediately after processing.