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Redact PDF
Black out sensitive text and images so they are permanently removed from the file, not just covered.
Open Paper to redact PDF →Your file never leaves your device: Paper does this in your browser, and its security policy stops the page from sending data to any other site.
How to redact PDF
- Open the PDF.
- Choose Redact and drag over everything to hide.
- Export: the text, images and drawings under each box are deleted.
Questions
Is it free?
Yes, free and open source, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Can the redacted text be recovered?
No. Paper removes the content itself, then draws the black box. Copying or searching the area finds nothing.