Private & local
Your data stays on your device — nothing is uploaded to Softaken servers.
Cover sensitive areas with black rectangles (visual overlay only — not secure redaction). Text may remain searchable in the PDF. 100% in your browser.
Black rectangle overlay — not secure redaction Drop your file or click to browse.
Drop PDF here
or click to browse
Draw black rectangles over sensitive areas. This is visual redaction only — underlying text may remain searchable or copyable in the PDF.
Not secure redaction: Black boxes are a visual overlay. For permanent content removal, use Softaken desktop tools.
Your files never leave your device — processed locally in your browser.
Fast, free, and private — no account or installation.
Drop the file onto the upload area.
Position the overlay box over the area to cover.
Black rectangles are drawn on the page in your browser.
Save the redacted PDF — verify coverage before sharing.
Why thousands choose Softaken Online Tools for everyday tasks.
Your data stays on your device — nothing is uploaded to Softaken servers.
Use Visual Redaction at no cost — no account or subscription.
Works in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari on desktop and mobile.
No server queue — processing happens in JavaScript on your device.
Download a new file — your source PDF is not modified on disk.
Need batch processing or advanced features? Try Softaken for Windows.
No. This tool adds visual black rectangles only. Underlying text may still be searchable or copyable. Use Softaken desktop tools for permanent removal.
No. Content is covered, not deleted. Treat this as a visual privacy layer, not legal redaction.
Never. Visual redaction runs entirely in your browser.
Need more features? Try Softaken for Windows.