Secure PDF Redaction
Permanently redact sensitive content from a PDF and then apply password encryption in a single workflow. The information is both removed from the data and the file is secured against unauthorised viewing.
- 1Upload a copy of the PDF containing sensitive content (keep the original separately)
- 2Select the text and image areas to redact by clicking and dragging
- 3Apply the redactions to permanently remove the selected content
- 4Set an open password for the resulting encrypted PDF
- 5Click 'Redact and Encrypt' to produce the final secure PDF and download it
- Redact personal information and password-protect a GDPR deletion request response PDF
- Black out sensitive case details and encrypt a legal document before disclosing to opposing counsel
- Redact salary data and add an access password to a pay review document before sharing
- Remove confidential figures and encrypt a merger term sheet before sending to a restricted group
Related Tools
Protect PDF
Add an open password to a PDF so recipients must enter it before viewing the document. Set a strong password and the PDF will be unreadable to anyone without it.
Unlock PDF
Remove the open password from a PDF you have legitimate access to. Enter the current password and download an unlocked copy you can share or work with without entering credentials each time.
Encrypt PDF
Apply AES-256 encryption to a PDF for strong file-level security. Specify open and owner passwords to control both access and usage permissions in a single operation.
Decrypt PDF
Remove AES encryption from a PDF using the owner or user password, producing an unencrypted copy. Useful when you need to process a secured PDF with tools that require an unencrypted input.