Whiteout PDF text text in a PDF, free, no upload
Need to hide account numbers, names, or signatures before sharing a PDF? The whiteout tool draws a clean box over sensitive content so it is no longer visible.
Because the redaction happens inside your browser, the original unredacted file never reaches a server. That is the safest way to prepare documents for email, public records, or client handoffs.
How it works
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Open your PDF
Load the document you need to redact in the local editor.
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Draw a whiteout box
Drag a rectangle over the text or image you want to hide.
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Save securely
Download the PDF with the area permanently covered.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the whiteout tool do?
It draws a box over text or images so the covered content is no longer visible in the output.
Is whiteout the same as true redaction?
No. Whiteout hides content visually. For legal-grade redaction that removes the underlying data, use a dedicated redaction tool.
Can I remove the whiteout box if I make a mistake?
Yes. Undo works until you export and download the file.
Does whiteout work on scanned pages?
Yes. It covers anything on the page, including scanned text and images.