Automatically redact all sensitive info from PDFs in seconds

You don't have to hunt through the page and black out each name, address, or SSN by hand. Upload a PDF, review AI suggestions, and download a permanently redacted file.

Free
Open source
Deleted within one hour

Before / after

Before

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After

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AI finds names, addresses, emails, SSNs, and more — you review before download.

How to redact a PDF

Three free steps — no manual hunt through every page.

AI identifies PII

The model finds names, addresses, SSNs, and other sensitive content and marks it for redaction.

You review

Adjust suggestions and add extra boxes. Nothing is burned in until you download.

Download

Download a permanently redacted PDF. You can edit and download again.

We automatically detect

Names

Email addresses

Physical addresses

Social Security numbers

Phone numbers

Financial data

Privacy and open source

Deleted within one hour

Originals, page images, and working files are removed.

Open source

Public GitHub repository so you can audit the logic that is used and help make it better.

You stay in control

Every suggestion is reviewable before you download.

Permanent redaction

Visual text and the selectable text layer are removed from the file.

Files are processed with a cloud vision model in the United States, then deleted within one hour.

Pricing

Free

Registered

(still free!)

Uploads

Up to 5

Unlimited

PDF only

AI detection

Review and download

Why is this free?

RedactPDF.ai is a companion project to OpenGreenCard. We want to make it easier for people to share their past successful applications so they can help others in the community. This tool is meant to make that easier and provide that service to the community.

It is made by the same people as Wanderlog and other services used by millions of people. Sign up for a free account to get unlimited uploads.

We welcome contributors who want to help improve the code. View the source on GitHub.

FAQ

How do I redact a PDF?

Upload your PDF, review the AI suggestions, adjust anything you want, and download a permanently redacted file. You can redact a PDF free without an account for the first five uploads.

Is redaction permanent?

Yes. We remove both the visual text and the underlying selectable text layer. Recipients cannot copy or recover the redacted content.

What happens to my PDF?

Your original file, page images, and working files are deleted within one hour of upload.

Do you send files to a cloud AI model?

Yes. A cloud vision model in the United States identifies likely sensitive content. We do not claim client-side encryption or EU-only hosting. Files are then deleted within one hour.

Is this open source?

Yes. The code is public on GitHub so you can audit the logic that is used and help make it better.