Redact PDF
Mark text or areas to remove. Redactions delete the content, not just cover it.
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Open LocalPDF Redact PDF, add your PDF, adjust the settings and click Apply redactions. Everything runs in your browser, so your file is processed on your own device and never uploaded. It's free, needs no account and adds no watermark.
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Add your PDF
Drag it onto the page or choose it from your device. It opens in this tab — nothing is uploaded.
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Adjust the settings
Tweak the options in the settings panel, or keep the recommended defaults.
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Apply redactions
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