DailyDone

Redact PDF

Runs on your device

Permanently remove names, IDs, phone numbers and other sensitive details from a PDF. Draw over what to hide and download a copy with the text truly gone, not just covered. Digital PDFs are redacted right in your browser; scanned PDFs use a secure upload to find the text (a paid feature).

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Choose a PDF fileDrag & drop or browsePDF files · up to 200 MBProcessed on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
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How it works

  1. 1Open your PDF. Digital PDFs stay in your browser.
  2. 2Draw over the names, IDs or numbers you want to hide.
  3. 3Download a copy with the text truly gone, not just covered.

Best for

  • Hiding personal details before sharing a document.
  • Removing account or ID numbers from a scan.
  • Preparing a file for public or legal release.

Frequently asked questions

How do I permanently remove text from a PDF?
Draw over the names, IDs or numbers you want to hide, and DailyDone gives you a copy with the text truly deleted, not just covered with a black box.
Is the redaction really permanent?
Yes. On digital PDFs the underlying text is removed, so it cannot be copied or recovered from the file, unlike a black highlight that only hides it on screen.
Is redacting a PDF private?
Digital PDFs are redacted right in your browser with no upload. Scanned PDFs use a secure upload to find the text, then the file is deleted right after (a paid feature).

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Guides

How to redact sensitive information from a PDFPermanently black out account numbers, ID numbers and personal details in a PDF before you share it, so the hidden text cannot be copied back out.How to remove hidden data from a PDF before sharingPDFs carry hidden metadata like author name, software and timestamps. Strip it before you send a document so you are not sharing more than you intend.