Upload PDF to Redact Sensitive Content
Redact PDF Online • Draw to Hide Content
Accepts PDF files only • Max size 100
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- All redaction processing happens in your browser
- Files never leave your device during redaction
- No data stored — complete privacy
Why Redact PDF with PanaPDF?
Permanent Content Removal
Redact PDF content permanently. Draw black-out boxes over sensitive text, images, or data — the original content is irrecoverably hidden from the final document
Draw to Redact
Simply click and drag to draw redaction rectangles over any area of your PDF. An intuitive visual interface makes it easy to select exactly what to hide
Custom Redaction Colors
Choose black, gray, white, or any custom color for your redaction boxes. Match your organization's redaction standards with a full color picker
100% Browser-Based Privacy
Your PDF never leaves your device. All redaction processing happens locally in your browser — no server uploads, no data stored, complete privacy guaranteed
How to Redact a PDF Online
Permanently hide sensitive information from any PDF in 4 simple steps — completely free
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop any PDF file or click to browse. Supports documents up to 100 MB for redaction
Draw Redaction Areas
Click and drag on the PDF preview to draw rectangles over sensitive text, images, or data you want to permanently hide
Review & Customize
Review all marked redaction areas, choose your redaction color, remove individual areas, or navigate between pages to add more
Download Redacted PDF
Click Apply Redactions to permanently black out the selected areas. The redacted PDF auto-downloads instantly
Perfect for Every Industry
Redact PDF documents to comply with privacy regulations and protect confidential information
Legal & Compliance
Redact PDF court filings, contracts, and legal documents. Black out privileged information, SSNs, and witness details for FOIA and discovery responses
Business & Finance
Redact sensitive financial data, trade secrets, and employee information from PDF reports before sharing with external parties
Healthcare & Government
Redact patient data (HIPAA), classified information, and personal identifiers from PDF records to comply with privacy regulations
Trusted by:
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The Easiest Way to Redact PDF Documents Online Free
Need to black out sensitive content from a PDF? PanaPDF lets you permanently redact text, images, and data from any PDF document directly in your browser — completely free, no account required. Draw redaction boxes over confidential information, choose your redaction color, and download the sanitized PDF instantly. Your files never leave your device, so your privacy is fully protected.
Redact PDF online — works entirely in your browser
Draw redaction rectangles to permanently hide content
100% private — files never uploaded to any server
Compatible with all PDF documents up to 100 MB
Redact PDF Free On Any Device
Black out sensitive content from PDF documents using any modern web browser — desktop, tablet, or phone
Mobile Friendly
Redact PDF content on iPhone, Android, or iPad. Our responsive interface adapts to your screen for easy mobile redaction
Desktop Optimized
Full-featured PDF redaction tool for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Use your mouse to draw precise redaction areas on any page
Cross-Platform
Works on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Redact PDF documents from any operating system, anywhere
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about redacting sensitive content from PDF documents online