Productivity

How to Permanently Redact Information in a PDF Online for Free

Tehreem Mahmood | August 03, 2024 | 5 Mins Read
Redacting information means hiding the sensitive information you don't want others to see. This is to prevent your confidential information from being widely exposed.


Why Redact information?


In today's digital world, it has become crucial to hide sensitive data or information especially while sharing documents. Redacting is beneficial for protecting personal information or confidential business content that should not be exposed to unauthorized people.

Common reasons for redaction include:
  • Sensitive security information.
  • Hiding confidential business details.
  • Hiding sensitive legal information.


istockphoto-1525055202-612x612.jpg 31.5 KB



Using PDF Editify to Redact Information:


PDF Editify's Redact PDF feature is designed to help you securely redact your sensitive or confidential information. Document redaction is the process of permanently deleting visual text or images from the document. Unfortunately, many people assume that redaction involves merely putting black boxes on top of text with PDF editing tools. PDF Editify, makes sure that the redacted material is permanently erased from the file and cannot be retrieved or read. It is an ideal tool for safeguarding sensitive information in legal papers, financial statements, medical records, and other sources. The easy interface ensures a smooth experience, making document security easier than ever.


redact_pdf-0426f74e1e3da9f29f0f29b6aab819238a41bd1a46fc262550e3fc9e5c7c06a1.png 155 KB





This is how you can Redact Information in a PDF using PDF Editify:

1. Visit Website:
   Visit Redact PDF page on the PDF Editify website.

Untitled.png 279 KB




2. Upload Your PDF Document:
    Drag and drop your file or click to select and upload the PDF form from your device.

3. Redact sensitive information.
  • After uploading your PDF, choose the "Redact" option from the toolbar.
  • Click anywhere on the PDF to place the redaction.
  • Drag and Drop and Resize your added redaction to completely cover the sensitive information. 
  • Choose between black and white to customize the redaction's look.
  • Repeat the process to add any further redactions (if required).


WhatsApp Video 2024-07-29 at 9.33.58 PM.gif 1.54 MB



4. Download the Redacted PDF:
  • Once you have marked all the areas for redaction, click on "Export PDF" button to download the redacted PDF. You can also save your progress for applying further changes later on by clicking the "Save PDF Progress" button.


WhatsApp Video 2024-07-29 at 9.41.16 PM (1).gif 1020 KB

Conclusion:


With PDF Editify's new Redaction feature, it's easier for users to protect critical and sensitive information. Redacting PDFs is a critical step in securing sensitive material and ensuring confidentiality. Individuals and businesses can efficiently redact PDFs while protecting sensitive data if they understand the constraints, adopt security measures, and use the correct PDF editor. PDF Editify will permanently redact data to ensure your data is removed properly.

 Redact with PDF Editify: Simple, Secure, Free! 😊