Protect
Redact information in a PDF
What you redact is truly erased, not just covered with a box.
How it works
Open your PDF.
Draw boxes over the areas to hide.
Download: affected pages are flattened so the information is erased.
Why choose Papetal?
100% private
Everything is processed in your browser. No document, signature or photo is ever uploaded to a server.
Free, no sign-up
No account, no watermark, no page or size limit. Personal and business use allowed.
Fast
No upload, no queue: your files are processed instantly, even large PDFs.
Local history
Your recent files are kept in your browser. Delete them one by one or all at once, whenever you like.
Ready-made templates
Resignation and cancellation letters, complaints… plus your own templates, saved on your device.
Desktop and mobile
Every tool works on phones. The scanner even uses your camera directly.
Frequently asked questions
Why isn’t a simple box enough?
In a PDF, a black box over text often leaves the text underneath, which can still be copied. Here, redacted pages are turned into images, so hidden text is truly gone.
Are the other pages changed?
No, only pages where you drew a box are flattened. The others stay untouched.
Can I redact in white?
Yes, pick black or white for each box.