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How It Works
Step 1: Upload Your PDF
Drop your PDF into the browser. The file stays on your device — nothing is uploaded to any server.
Step 2: Auto-Detect Sensitive Data
AI scans for names, emails, phone numbers, SSNs, and credit card numbers using pattern recognition and OCR.
Step 3: Review & Redact
Approve or adjust detected items, draw custom redaction boxes, then download your permanently redacted PDF.
Why Use This Tool
- True redaction — permanently removes underlying text, not just a black box overlay
- AI-powered detection of PII: emails, phone numbers, SSNs, credit cards, and names
- 100% offline — your sensitive documents never leave your device
- Metadata scrubbing removes author, creation date, and tracked changes
Common Use Cases
Redact PDF documents before sharing legal filings, medical records, financial statements, or HR documents. Ideal for GDPR and HIPAA compliance — since files never leave your browser, there is zero risk of data breach during redaction. Government agencies, law firms, and healthcare providers use browser-based redaction to meet strict data handling requirements without installing specialized software.
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