PDF Redact
$4.99 day pass · or $9.99/moDraw black boxes over private info and export a flattened PDF where the text underneath is permanently destroyed — not just hidden.
How to use PDF Redact — step by step
- 1Open the tool you want. Done — this page is saved in your browser, so it opens with no connection.
- 2Turn on airplane mode (optional).Anyone can claim a tool is private. Airplane mode is what proves it — with the connection off, there's nowhere for your file to go. Skip it and everything still works, but you won't have the added privacy protection of a 100% internet disconnect.Press the airplane-mode button on your own phone, tablet or laptop.The switch is on your device, not on this page. On some laptops and phones the airplane button leaves Wi-Fi or Bluetooth running — if the instrument still shows a connection, turn those off yourself. It reads Offline the moment the connection is really gone.
- 3Add your PDF.
- 4Draw black boxes over anything private — names, numbers, addresses.
- 5Tap redact to permanently remove what's underneath the boxes.
- 6Download the redacted PDF.
About PDF Redact
PDF Redact is a browser-based online document tool from Relavancy. Draw black boxes over private info and export a flattened PDF where the text underneath is permanently destroyed — not just hidden. Unlike most web-based tools that upload your files to a remote server, PDF Redact runs entirely in your browser — your documents, photos, and text never leave your device. It works on iPhone and Android as well as desktop, with no app to install and no account to create.
Why use PDF Redact?
- True redaction — permanently black out sensitive text.
- 100% private: your files are processed in your browser and never uploaded to a server.
- No login, no account, no watermarks on your output.
- Works on iPhone, Android, Mac, and Windows — any modern browser, no install.
- Included with a $4.99 day pass or $9.99/month plan — try the free tools first to feel the quality.
- Instant output you can download or copy in one tap.
Common uses for PDF Redact
- Prepare files for email, printing, or cloud storage without size or privacy worries.
- Tidy up scanned paperwork before archiving or sharing with clients.
- Anyone who needs pdf redact without installing software or creating an account.
Is PDF Redact right for you?
- Works best with PDFs under 200 pages. Very large files may be slow or freeze on older phones — use a desktop for big documents.
- Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is saved between visits, so download your result before closing the tab.
- Your day pass or subscription unlocks this tool across all your devices, but your processed files are never stored — each session starts fresh.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the PDF redaction tool free?
- It's included with a $4.99 day pass or $9.99/month plan. Eight tools are free with no signup: QR Code Generator, QR Code Scanner, Image Compressor, Read Aloud, PDF to Word, Word to PDF, PDF Merge, and PDF Compress.
- Are my PDFs uploaded to a server?
- No. Redaction happens entirely in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.
- Can the redacted text be recovered later?
- No. The export flattens each page and permanently destroys the text under the black boxes, so it can't be uncovered by selecting or copying.
Pricing & privacy
PDF Redact is part of Relavancy's suite of 38 browser utilities. Eight tools — QR Code Generator, QR Code Scanner, Image Compressor, Read Aloud, PDF to Word, Word to PDF, PDF Merge, and PDF Compress — are free with no signup. Every other tool is included with a $4.99 day pass or $9.99/month plan. Because processing happens locally in your browser, your files are never uploaded to a server, making PDF Redact a private, secure choice for sensitive documents.