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Permanently redact PDF≈

Permanently remove selected PDF areas by rebuilding every page from already-masked pixels, without original text or hidden document objects.

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Permanent removal in a new file

Every PDF page is rebuilt from already-masked pixels. Selectable text, forms, comments, attachments and original metadata are removed. Your original file stays unchanged. Draw every area you want removed, then review the exported file.

How to use Permanently redact PDF

  1. Choose your PDF.
  2. Draw areas over private content on each page and choose an output resolution. All pages are rasterized; selectable text and interactive features are removed.
  3. Export a new PDF and review every page. Original metadata, attachments, forms and comments are not copied.

Formats and requirements

Input formats
PDF
Output
PDF
Availability
Free in your browser and through the CLI
Files per operation
1
Browser file limit
32 MiB per file, 32 MiB total

What to expect

Permanently masks selected areas and rebuilds every page from raster pixels. Original text, attachments, comments, forms and metadata are not copied; selectable text and vector quality are lost. The original file is unchanged.

Do my files leave my device?

No. Thanks to advanced file-processing technology, your files are processed directly on your device, inside your browser. OneKit does not receive your input files or results. Required public processing libraries may download when you first use the tool.

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