Blackout PDF
Draw black boxes over text or images in your browser. The file stays on your device. Same job as Redact PDF. Visual cover only; it does not delete hidden text.
How to blackout a PDF
1.Choose the PDF, or drop it into the tool.
2.Drag on the page to cover names, numbers, or images.
3.Move or resize a box, or go to another page and add more.
4.Click Apply and download. Work stays in your browser.
FEATURES
Private
The PDF stays on your device. We do not upload it to draw boxes.
Visual cover
Boxes are drawn as black rectangles. This is not a certified redaction tool.
Free to start
5 free jobs a day. Upgrade to Pro for larger files and more daily jobs.
Files stay local
This tool does not store your PDF on our servers.
Easy to place
Drag to draw, drag to move, and resize from the corner.
Works in the browser
Use it from any modern browser on Windows, Mac, or Linux.
Blackout text without uploading the file
This page is for the search “blackout PDF”. It is the same browser tool as /redact-pdf. Use it to hide a name or number on a copy you are about to send, when a visual cover is enough.
The box is painted onto the page. Select, copy, or extract tools may still see the original words. For legal or classified work, use a dedicated redaction product that removes content.
The file never leaves your computer. One job is counted when you download the covered PDF. Not listed as a separate tool.
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