How to use this tool
- Choose a text-based PDF.
- Enter the exact text and an optional page range.
- Redact, inspect every page and download the safe copy.
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Redact PDF
Permanently cover matching sensitive text without uploading your PDF.
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What this tool does
Enter the exact selectable text you need to hide. HugPDF covers every matching text item and rebuilds each page as a fixed image, removing the underlying selectable text from the result.
Your files stay with youDocument processing runs locally in your browser. We do not receive, store or inspect the files you select.
How to use redact PDF online safely
Permanently cover matching sensitive text without uploading your PDF. Remove names, account numbers, addresses and confidential phrases from contracts, reports or records before sharing a fixed copy.
Enter the exact selectable text you need to hide. HugPDF covers every matching text item and rebuilds each page as a fixed image, removing the underlying selectable text from the result. The operation runs on your device: HugPDF does not send the document, its contents or a password to a processing server. You can keep the source file and inspect the new copy before sharing it.
It works in modern desktop and mobile browsers. Processing time depends on the file size and your device, so keep the page open until the download is ready and review the output before relying on it.
For the best result: Use a short exact phrase when text is split into separate PDF items, run OCR first for scans and inspect every redacted page before sending it.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is the hidden text really removed?
Yes. The result is rasterized, so matching selectable text is not preserved underneath the black cover.
What if the phrase is split across lines or the PDF is scanned?
The tool matches complete selectable text items. Run OCR first for scans, try a shorter exact phrase and always inspect the result.