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PDFbure › Redact PDF
Redact a PDF for free, for real
Many tools just draw a black box on top, leaving the text underneath for anyone to copy. PDFbure permanently removes whatever you redact.
FreeNo uploadNo sign-upNo watermark
How to redact a PDF
Takes about a minute. Nothing to install.
- Open your PDF in the editor.
- Choose Redact and drag a box over each name, number or paragraph you want gone.
- Click Download PDF.
- Share the new file. Your original stays untouched on your device.
Why use PDFbure
Free like the rest, but private, and without the catch.
- Redacted text is removed from the file, not hidden. It can't be copied, searched or recovered.
- Redacted pages are rebuilt, so nothing is left underneath.
- Your confidential document is never uploaded to a server.
- Ideal for ID numbers, bank details, salaries and medical information.
Questions
Short answers before you start.
What's the difference between redacting and covering with a black box?
A black box drawn on top can be moved, and the text under it can still be copied. Redacting removes the content: PDFbure rebuilds the redacted page as an image with the black boxes burned in, so the hidden text no longer exists in the file.
Can I still select text on a redacted page?
No. A redacted page is flattened into an image, so its text can't be selected or searched. The other pages in the document stay as they were.
Is my document uploaded while I redact it?
No. Everything happens in your browser, on your own device.
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