# Redact PDF

> Permanently remove visible sensitive areas from PDF pages in your browser with best-effort flattening into a rebuilt PDF.

Canonical: https://helpers.aibrush.co/en/redact-pdf

## Best-effort redaction limits

Redacted pages are rebuilt from the visible browser rendering after boxes are burned in. Review the output before sharing, especially for layered, scanned, or unusual PDFs.

## Options

Area redaction with X, Y, width, and height controls.

Redaction fill color and optional label text.

Selected page, page range, or all-page targeting.

Metadata removal and full-document flattening controls.

## How to redact a PDF

1. **Upload PDF** — Upload one PDF and wait for local inspection.
2. **Place redaction** — Place the redaction box, choose a fill color, and add optional label text.
3. **Confirm and export** — Select the target pages, confirm permanent redaction, and export.
4. **Download** — Download and review the rebuilt PDF before sharing.

## FAQ

### Is this secure redaction?

Redacted pages are rendered into local page images after boxes are burned in, then rebuilt into a new PDF so covered text is not copied into the output.

### Is the redaction reversible?

No. Redaction is permanent. Download and review the result before sharing it.

### Are my PDFs uploaded?

No. Inspection, rendering, redaction, and export run in your browser.