Free Redact

Free PDF redaction tool. Automatically search and cover sensitive text with colored boxes. Processes safely in your browser.

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How to use the Redact

1

Select your pdf

Click the upload area or drag and drop your pdf file. Files are never uploaded - processing happens in your browser.

2

Configure redact settings

Adjust the options according to your needs. A real-time preview will often show the expected results.

3

Process and Download

Click the primary action button to run the redact. Your processed file downloads instantly to your device.

Why Use Picxor?

100% Private

Your files never leave your device. Processing happens in your browser using JavaScript. Zero uploads.

Instant Results

No waiting for uploads or server processing. Conversion starts immediately on your device.

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Always Free

No subscription, no credits, no hidden limits. Every tool is free forever. No signup required.

Works Everywhere

Any device, any OS, any browser. No app to install. No plugin needed. Just open and use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this redact really free?

Yes, completely free with no hidden costs, no signup required, and no file size limits. Picxor runs entirely in your browser.

Does Picxor upload my files to a server?

No. Picxor processes all files entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your files never leave your device and are never uploaded to any server.

Does redaction permanently remove the text underneath?

Picxor draws opaque filled rectangles over the selected areas at full opacity. The underlying text layer may still exist in the PDF data structure. For legally required redaction of sensitive documents, always verify the content cannot be extracted with a PDF editor after downloading.

Can I redact images as well as text?

Yes. The redaction tool draws over any content - text, images or graphics. Draw a rectangle over any area you want to black out. For full-page image PDFs (scanned documents), the black rectangle effectively obscures the selected region.

Is there a file size limit?

Picxor can handle files up to 100MB. Very large files may take longer as processing happens in your browser. For files over 50MB, closing other browser tabs helps.