How to redact a PDF
- 1Choose the PDF.
- 2Enter the words or numbers to remove, one per line.
- 3Choose whole words only and match case if needed.
- 4Press Redact and download; check the result before sharing.
Features
- Removes matching text from the file, not just visually.
- Search for several terms at once.
- Whole-word and case-sensitive matching.
When to use Redact PDF
- Hide account numbers before sharing a statement.
- Remove names from documents before publishing them.
Good to know
- Text inside scanned images can't be found; run OCR PDF first or redact by hand in the PDF editor.
- Your files are processed in your browser and never uploaded to a server.
- Free to use with no sign-up, no limit on tasks and no watermark on your files.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fusion Office Redact PDF?
Fusion Office Redact PDF is a free online tool from Fusion Office. Find words, names or numbers in a PDF and remove them for good: the text is deleted from the file and covered with a black box. It runs in your browser, so your files are never uploaded. No sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how often you use it.