Find and Redact
Search and redact text across all pages of a PDF. Batch redact sensitive information like account numbers, names, and more.
Clear file handling
Built for real workflows
Progress and feedback
Useful options, not clutter
Upload PDF File
Drag and drop a PDF file to search and redact text.
Smart workflow
Do more in the same workflow
Build from the job you started: batch compatible files, keep the right output format, then move straight into the next useful step without hunting through the site.
Input
Output
Batch
1 file per run
1 file per run. Use one run when the files share the same task.
Choose a related operation below instead of starting from scratch.
Results stay focused on download, preview and the next useful action.
No fixed file-size limit per configured tool limit.
Natural next steps
Continue with a related tool using the same file workflow.
Smart workflows
Finish the job, not just the file
Use the existing tool graph to continue into useful next steps. Bulk and output-packaging capabilities are surfaced automatically where the underlying tool supports them.
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Best when Find And Redact is only the first step in your workflow.
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Best when Find And Redact is only the first step in your workflow.
ContinueMake the next step easier
Use Find And Redact as part of a complete document workflow: process the file, review the result, then continue into the next useful step instead of returning to a generic tools catalogue.
Clear file-to-result workflow
Useful controls without unnecessary clutter
Mobile-friendly processing experience
Continue directly into related tools
A smoother workflow
- 1Add the file for Find And Redact
- 2Choose only the settings that matter for the destination
- 3Process and review the result
- 4Continue to the next useful tool when the job is not finished
A human tip
The useful version of Find And Redact
A conversion tool is most valuable when it removes the work around the conversion. People usually arrive with a destination in mind—an upload, a submission, an email, a report, a website or another editing step. The page should make that destination obvious, keep the interface focused, and offer a sensible next action when the first operation is only part of the job.
About This Tool
Find and Redact allows you to search for specific text, numbers, or patterns across all pages of your PDF and redact all matching occurrences at once. Perfect for removing sensitive information like account numbers, names, addresses, or any confidential data.
Preview all matches before applying redactions, and selectively choose which occurrences to redact. Supports case-sensitive search, whole word matching, and regular expressions for advanced pattern matching.
All processing happens in your browser, ensuring your documents remain private and secure.
How to Use
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF file or click to select.
Search for Text
Enter the text, number, or regex pattern you want to find and redact.
Review and Select
Preview all matches and select which ones to redact.
Apply Redaction
Customize redaction appearance and apply to selected matches.
Use Cases
Privacy Compliance
Redact personal information to comply with GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations.
Legal Documents
Remove confidential data from legal documents before sharing.
Financial Records
Redact account numbers, SSNs, or financial data from statements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is redaction permanent?+
Yes, redaction permanently removes the underlying text. The original content cannot be recovered. Always keep a backup of the original file.
Can I redact images or scanned text?+
This tool works with text-based PDFs. For scanned documents, you would need to use manual area-based redaction.
Can I customize the redaction appearance?+
Yes, you can set the redaction color, add borders, and optionally include replacement text like "[REDACTED]".
How does regex search work?+
Enable "Use Regular Expression" to search using regex patterns. For example, \d{4}-\d{4}-\d{4}-\d{4} to find credit card numbers.