Redact
Remove sensitive data from PDFs — permanently and irreversibly
Pattern-based redaction for SSNs, emails, phone numbers, credit cards, and custom regex patterns. Built for compliance.
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Compliant redaction in three steps
Load & Select Patterns
Load your PDF files. Choose from built-in patterns (SSN, email, phone, credit card) or define custom regex patterns for your specific data types.
Preview Matches
Scan files to preview every match before redacting. Review the match list, confirm which items to redact, and exclude false positives if needed.
Redact Permanently
Execute the redaction. Matched text is permanently removed from the PDF — not just covered with a black box, but truly deleted from the document data.
Key Capabilities
Enterprise-grade PDF redaction
Built-in Patterns
- Social Security Numbers (SSN) — XXX-XX-XXXX
- Email addresses
- Phone numbers (US and international formats)
- Credit card numbers
- Custom patterns with full regex support
Redaction Quality
- Permanent, irreversible removal of matched text
- Underlying text data is destroyed, not just obscured
- Black redaction boxes with customizable appearance
- Metadata and hidden layers also cleaned
- Passes compliance audits for HIPAA, GDPR, FOIA
Preview & Control
- Scan and preview all matches before redacting
- Match count per file and per pattern
- Exclude individual matches or entire files
- Confidence in what will be redacted before committing
- Detailed operation log after processing
Batch Processing
- Redact across hundreds of PDFs in one operation
- Apply multiple patterns simultaneously
- Real-time progress tracking per file
- Output to new directory preserving folder structure
- Chain with other operations in a batch pipeline
Use Cases
When sensitive data must be permanently removed
Pre-Audit Cleanup
A compliance officer scrubs SSNs from 500 employee records before an external audit. Built-in SSN pattern catches every format variation. Audit-ready in minutes.
FOIA Response
A government agency processes a Freedom of Information request. Personal email addresses and phone numbers must be redacted from 200 documents before public release.
Healthcare Compliance
A hospital redacts patient identifiers from medical records before sharing with researchers. Custom patterns match medical record numbers, DOBs, and contact information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the redaction truly permanent?
Yes. Redacted text is permanently destroyed — not just covered with a black box. The underlying character data is removed from the PDF so it cannot be recovered by copying, searching, or using PDF editing tools.
Can I redact by pattern (e.g. all SSNs)?
Yes. Built-in patterns detect SSNs, email addresses, phone numbers, and credit card numbers automatically. You can also define custom regex patterns for any data format specific to your organization.
Is it compliant with GDPR, HIPAA, and FOIA?
The redaction engine permanently removes matched text data and cleans metadata, meeting the requirements for GDPR, HIPAA, and FOIA document processing. Audit logs document exactly what was redacted in each file.
Can I review matches before redacting?
Absolutely. The preview step scans all files and lists every match with its location. You can exclude individual matches or entire files before committing, so you always have full control over what gets redacted.
Protect sensitive data at scale
Permanent, irreversible redaction across every PDF. Free 14-day trial.
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