PDF Find & Auto-Redact

Automatically find and permanently redact keywords, names, emails, or phone numbers across every page of a PDF. Runs locally.

Your files never leave your device. Processed locally. 100% private.

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How To Use PDF Find & Auto-Redact

Complete your task perfectly in just three straightforward steps.

1

Upload PDF

Drop your PDF document.

2

Enter Keywords or Patterns

Type words or regex patterns to redact, or use PII presets (email, phone, SSN, credit card).

3

Scan then Redact

Scan to count matches, then Redact to permanently blackout all occurrences and download.

FAQ

Everything you need to know about the PDF Find & Auto-Redact.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. Processing runs locally using pdf-lib and pdfjs-dist.

Is redaction permanent?

Yes — opaque black rectangles are drawn over the PDF content layer, making text unrecoverable.

Can I use regex?

Yes — enter any valid JavaScript regex pattern.

What PII presets are available?

Email, phone, SSN, credit card, passport number, and date of birth.