How to Redact a PDF Online

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How It Works

Skip the steps — redact your PDF right nowIn your browser with PhantomEtch. True redaction, no uploads. Viewing is free; this is a Pro tool (a 30-day free trial, then $6.99/mo). The free plan has the basic tools and 2 clean saves a day.
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1

Open Your PDF

Load your document in PhantomEtch. Drag and drop or use the file picker.

2

Select Content to Redact

Draw boxes over sensitive text or images. Or use search to find all instances of a keyword.

3

Apply Redaction

Click Apply. The content is permanently and irreversibly removed from the PDF structure.

4

Download

Save your redacted PDF. The removed content cannot be recovered by anyone.

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FAQ

How do I redact a PDF online?
Open PhantomEtch, load your PDF, select Redact, then draw boxes over content you want removed. Click Apply and download. The content is permanently destroyed.
Is redaction permanent?
Yes. PhantomEtch redaction permanently removes the underlying data from the PDF. Unlike black highlight overlays, the redacted content cannot be recovered or copied.
Can I redact text by searching for keywords?
Yes. PhantomEtch supports search-and-redact. Type a word or phrase and it highlights all occurrences so you can redact them in one click.

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