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Redact a PDF
A black box drawn on top of text often leaves the text in the file, where anyone can copy it out. Blueberry Shake removes what is under the box when you save.
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How to redact a PDF
- Open blueberryshakepdf.com and drop your PDF on the page, or choose Open document.
- Choose the redaction tool and pick black or white.
- Draw boxes over what must be hidden.
- Choose Download to save the finished PDF to your device.
What you get
- Text under a box is removed from the saved file.
- Drawings and picture pixels under a box are removed too.
- Black or white boxes.
- The document never leaves your device while you redact it.
Questions
Can someone copy the hidden text out of the saved file?
No. The text under a redaction box is removed from the saved PDF, not just covered.
Does redaction work on scans?
Yes. The picture pixels under the box are removed.
Is the document uploaded?
No.
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Free, no sign-up, no watermark. Your files never leave your device.
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