Redact a PDF for real
A black box drawn on top isn’t enough: the text often stays in the file. PDFmoji really removes what you hide.
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- Free and ad-free
- Your files stay on your device
- Works on phone and computer
Redact PDF in 3 steps
Open the document
Pick the PDF with information to hide.
Mark what to hide
Tap a line of text or draw an area on the page.
Download
The page becomes an image without the hidden text: it can’t be recovered.
Why PDFmoji
Actually free
3 documents a month without paying or giving a credit card, and no ads at all.
Your files never leave
Everything runs in your browser: your PDF is not uploaded to any server.
Built for phones
Open the PDF you got by email, make the change, download. It works on computers too.
One tool for everything
Edit text, sign, fill in, merge, compress: no need to go through five websites.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from a black rectangle?
A rectangle drawn on top leaves the text underneath, selectable and copyable. PDFmoji’s redaction actually deletes it.
Is the rest of the page affected?
The redacted page becomes an image: still readable, but its text is no longer selectable. Other pages don’t change.
What should I redact before sending a document?
Most often: ID or social security numbers, full bank details, addresses, signatures, other people’s income.
Is it really free?
Yes. With a free account you download 3 documents a month and make 10 Assistant requests, with no credit card and no ads. PDFmoji Pro (€5.99 a month, cancel anytime) removes these limits.