PDF Tools
Redact PDF
Permanently cover sensitive text with solid rectangles and strip metadata.
Drop a PDF to redact
PDF, application/pdf · up to 100 MB
Features
Built for real work.
Solid overpaint
Rectangles are drawn on top of content with 100% opacity.
Metadata stripped
Author, title, subject, and keywords are cleared automatically.
Batch across pages
Optionally apply the same rectangle to every page.
How it works
Three steps, no friction.
- Step 1
Upload
Load the PDF you need to sanitize.
- Step 2
Define rectangles
Enter page + fractional coordinates for each area to hide.
- Step 3
Download
Metadata is stripped and every rectangle is permanently covered.
Benefits
Why teams choose WebRul.
- Hide personal data before sharing contracts
- Sanitize screenshots pasted into internal reports
- Remove pricing before sending public-facing brochures
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Is redacted text recoverable?
No — the underlying text is overwritten with a filled rectangle and re-saved. Copy-paste, screen readers, and search cannot recover the covered area.
How do coordinates work?
Every value is a fraction of the page. `x=0` is the left edge, `y=0` is the bottom edge, `x=1, y=1` is the top-right corner.
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Need something custom?
Talk to the WebRul team about custom integrations, private tooling, or enterprise access.