Redact Sensitive Data.
Permanently.
One data breach costs an average of $4.45 million. PDF Redactor uses AI to automatically detect and permanently remove sensitive information from your documents - all processed locally on your machine. No cloud. No risk. No trace.
Windows • Free tier available • No account required
Name: John Smith
SSN: 123-45-6789
Email: john@email.com
Card: 4532-1234-5678-9012
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Name: ████████
SSN: ███████████
Email: ██████████████
Card: ███████████████████
Phone: ██████████████
Enterprise-Grade Redaction. Zero Complexity.
Drag. Drop. Redact. It's that simple. But under the hood, you get the same technology used by Fortune 500 legal teams.
AI-Powered Detection
Automatically identifies SSNs, credit cards, phone numbers, emails, names, addresses, and 50+ PII patterns. No manual searching required.
True Redaction
Not just black boxes over text. Our redaction permanently removes data from the PDF - no hidden layers, no metadata leaks, no recovery possible.
Pattern Recognition
Create custom patterns for industry-specific data. Medical record numbers, case IDs, internal codes - if it has a pattern, we can find it.
Batch Processing
Redact hundreds of documents at once. Apply the same rules across your entire document set with one click.
Audit Trail
Complete logging of every redaction. Know exactly what was removed, when, and by whom. Perfect for compliance requirements.
100% Local Processing
Your documents never leave your computer. All AI processing happens locally. Zero cloud uploads. Zero data exposure risk.
Detects 50+ Types of Sensitive Data
Our AI is trained on millions of document patterns. It finds what humans miss - and does it in seconds, not hours.
True Permanent Redaction
Unlike simple black boxes, our redaction removes data at the byte level. No hidden layers. No metadata traces. No recovery possible - ever.
Your Documents Never Leave Your Machine
In a world of cloud breaches, we took a different approach. PDF Redactor runs entirely on your computer. No uploads. No cloud processing. No third-party access.
- All AI models run locally
- No internet required after install
- Zero telemetry or tracking
- Open source core available
How It Works
Four steps from raw document to court-admissible redacted PDF.
Drag & Drop
Drop any PDF into PDF Redactor. The tool accepts single files or batch uploads for enterprise workflows.
AI Auto-Detects PII
The AI engine scans your document and highlights all sensitive data - SSNs, credit cards, names, addresses, and 50+ other PII types.
Review & Confirm
Review every detected item. Add custom patterns for industry-specific data. Remove false positives with one click.
Export Redacted PDF
Get a permanently redacted PDF with all sensitive data removed at the byte level. No hidden layers, no metadata leaks, no recovery possible.
Built for Your Industry
From legal discovery to healthcare compliance - PDF Redactor handles the sensitive data your industry demands.
Legal
Redact client names, case numbers, and privileged information from court filings, discovery documents, and evidence packets. Court-admissible output.
Healthcare
Remove PHI from medical records, insurance claims, and patient correspondence. HIPAA-compliant redaction with local processing - no data ever leaves your facility.
Financial
Redact account numbers, SSNs, and transaction details from bank statements, loan documents, and financial reports. GDPR and GLBA compliant.
Government & FOIA
Prepare documents for Freedom of Information Act responses. Remove classified information, personal details, and exempt content with full audit trails.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the redaction permanent?
Yes. Unlike simple black boxes that just cover text, PDF Redactor removes data at the byte level. There are no hidden layers, no metadata traces, and no way to recover the original content. The redaction is permanent and court-admissible.
Can redacted text be recovered?
No. PDF Redactor flattens all annotations, clears document metadata, and removes data from all PDF layers. Once redacted, the sensitive information is gone - not hidden, not obscured, permanently deleted.
Does it work offline?
Yes. PDF Redactor runs entirely on your local machine. All AI processing happens on your computer. No internet connection is required after installation, and no document data is ever transmitted.
What file types are supported?
PDF Redactor currently supports PDF files. The AI engine can detect PII in both text-based and scanned PDFs. Additional file formats are being evaluated for future releases.
Is it really free?
Yes. PDF Redactor is free with a tier of 50 pages per month. The core redaction engine is open source and available on GitHub. A Pro version with unlimited pages and batch processing is planned.
How does it compare to Adobe Acrobat redaction?
Adobe Acrobat requires a subscription and cloud processing. PDF Redactor is free, runs locally, and uses AI to auto-detect PII - no manual searching. Acrobat requires you to manually find and mark each sensitive item. PDF Redactor finds them for you.
Is it HIPAA and GDPR compliant?
PDF Redactor is designed to help you meet HIPAA and GDPR requirements for document redaction. Because all processing is local, no PHI or personal data is transmitted to third parties. The audit trail feature provides documentation for compliance reporting.
Stop Risking Data Exposure
Download PDF Redactor free. Protect your documents. Sleep better at night.