Is my PDF uploaded to Scanonix servers for redaction?

Your PDF is redacted locally in your browser and is not uploaded to Scanonix servers for redaction processing. Pro authorization may require sign-in.

Is redaction reversible?

No. Redacted content in marked regions is permanently removed from the exported PDF.

Can I redact scanned PDFs?

Yes. Draw redaction areas over sensitive regions in scanned or image-based pages.

Does redaction remove all hidden document data?

No. Page-region redaction targets selected visible areas on pages. Metadata, attachments, and other hidden information outside those areas are not automatically removed.

Redact PDF

Draw redaction areas on PDF pages to permanently hide sensitive content — processed locally in your browser after Pro authorization.

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Redact PDF

Redact sensitive PDF content online by drawing areas over names, account numbers, or other sensitive regions. Upload a PDF, mark areas to redact on each page, then download — redaction processing happens locally in your browser.

How to use Redact PDF

Upload the PDF containing sensitive information (up to 10 MB).
Draw redaction rectangles over sensitive areas on each page.
Apply redactions and download the redacted PDF.

Why use Scanonix Redact PDF

Share documents while hiding personal or financial details in marked regions.
Prepare FOIA, legal, or compliance copies with irreversible page-region redaction.
Redaction processing runs locally so document bytes stay on your device.
Secure hybrid rasterization removes underlying content in marked areas.

Good to know

PDF uploads are limited to 10 MB.
Draw redaction areas manually — text search redaction is not available.
Pages containing redactions are rebuilt as images; text on those pages may no longer be selectable.
Page-region redaction does not remove document metadata, attachments, or hidden data outside selected areas.
Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked before redacting.

Key features

Manual draw-to-redact on any page
Irreversible page-region redaction
Live PDF preview with move and resize
Local browser processing
Pro security tool

Frequently asked questions

Is my PDF uploaded to Scanonix servers for redaction?: Your PDF is redacted locally in your browser and is not uploaded to Scanonix servers for redaction processing. Pro authorization may require sign-in.
Is redaction reversible?: No. Redacted content in marked regions is permanently removed from the exported PDF.
Can I redact scanned PDFs?: Yes. Draw redaction areas over sensitive regions in scanned or image-based pages.
Does redaction remove all hidden document data?: No. Page-region redaction targets selected visible areas on pages. Metadata, attachments, and other hidden information outside those areas are not automatically removed.

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Why use Scanonix Redact PDF

Share documents while hiding personal or financial details in marked regions.
Prepare FOIA, legal, or compliance copies with irreversible page-region redaction.
Redaction processing runs locally so document bytes stay on your device.
Secure hybrid rasterization removes underlying content in marked areas.

Good to know

PDF uploads are limited to 10 MB.
Draw redaction areas manually — text search redaction is not available.
Pages containing redactions are rebuilt as images; text on those pages may no longer be selectable.
Page-region redaction does not remove document metadata, attachments, or hidden data outside selected areas.
Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked before redacting.

Frequently asked questions

Is my PDF uploaded to Scanonix servers for redaction?: Your PDF is redacted locally in your browser and is not uploaded to Scanonix servers for redaction processing. Pro authorization may require sign-in.
Is redaction reversible?: No. Redacted content in marked regions is permanently removed from the exported PDF.
Can I redact scanned PDFs?: Yes. Draw redaction areas over sensitive regions in scanned or image-based pages.
Does redaction remove all hidden document data?: No. Page-region redaction targets selected visible areas on pages. Metadata, attachments, and other hidden information outside those areas are not automatically removed.