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.
Upload PDF
Drop your PDF document.
Enter Keywords or Patterns
Type words or regex patterns to redact, or use PII presets (email, phone, SSN, credit card).
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.
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