Are PDF files uploaded to a server?

No. RedactPen processes PDFs in your browser and does not upload the selected PDF file to a server.

Does RedactPen permanently remove the underlying PDF text?

RedactPen is designed for visual masking. For submissions that require permanent removal, check the receiving organization's requirements.

Last updated: June 2, 2026

Hide names, addresses, IDs, and other sensitive areas before sharing contracts, forms, invoices, or internal documents.

PDF loading, preview, masking, and export run in your browser.

This is useful when you want to visually mask a document before sharing it without sending the file to cloud storage first.

Add areas with rectangles or a brush, then choose solid fill, blur, or mosaic masking.

Export formats include PDF, PNG, JPEG, and WebP.

When exporting as PDF, parts of the original PDF structure may remain.

Before submitting important documents, open the exported file and confirm that every required area is hidden.

Are PDF files uploaded to a server?: No. RedactPen processes PDFs in your browser and does not upload the selected PDF file to a server.
Does RedactPen permanently remove the underlying PDF text?: RedactPen is designed for visual masking. For submissions that require permanent removal, check the receiving organization's requirements.