Redact PDF – remove content securely
When redacting in many programs, the text underneath remains readable. PDFMy really removes the content – including from the invisible text layer.
How it works
- Click “Redact” and open the PDF.
- Drag areas – or search for a term and click “Redact all matches”.
- Save: the content under the bars is permanently removed.
Why PDFMy?
- Free – no registration, no subscription, no page limit.
- No upload – your files stay on your device (privacy-friendly under the GDPR).
- Everywhere – in the browser or as an app, on Windows, on the Mac and on your phone.
- From Paderborn – developed by Mentor GmbH (Mentor Group).
Frequently asked questions
Does PDFMy find personal data automatically?
Yes, if you wish PDFMy suggests IBANs, email addresses, telephone numbers, tax IDs and dates of birth for redaction.
Is the file uploaded?
No. Especially important for confidential documents: everything happens on your device.
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- In grayscale
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- Help
Found a bug or have an idea? Report a bug – by email from your mail program, without documents.