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How to mask PDF in MacOS with DocHub

DocHub is a powerful platform designed to streamline document editing, signing, distribution, and forms completion, making your document management tasks effortless and efficient. With deep integration into Google Workspace, our editor allows users to import, export, modify, and sign documents seamlessly, ensuring smooth business processes and interactive workflows. Whether you're using MacOS or accessing our services through a web browser, you can mask PDF in MacOS easily and for free.

Follow the steps to mask a PDF in MacOS

Open the DocHub website in your browser and log into your account. If you're new to our platform, you can easily create an account for free.
Upload the PDF document you wish to mask by dragging it into the designated area or using the upload option available in the interface.
Once your document is open in the editor, select the masking tool from the available options. This tool will allow you to cover sensitive information on your PDF.
Click and drag over the areas of the document that you want to mask. Adjust the size and position as needed to ensure complete coverage of the sensitive information.
After masking the necessary areas, review your document to ensure everything is covered properly. Make any adjustments if needed.
Finally, download the masked PDF to your device, share it directly via email, or print it out as required. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with securely managing your documents!

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How can I hide text on PDF?

Using your mouse cursor, highlight the text you want to redact. A temporary red redaction box appears to let you confirm the text you wish to obscure. Click Apply Redaction, then be sure to save a copy of the document. The text is now permanently obscured.

How do I blur something in a PDF?

If you want to blur any specific word or phrase everywhere in your PDF, click on the Search Redact tab to do so. Afterward, write the text you want to hide from the whole document, and a list will appear containing all lines with this specific word. Now, press the Mark button to complete the operation.

How do I mask in Preview?

Heres how easy it is to apply a mask in Preview: Open the image you want to apply the mask to in Preview. Click Tools Annotate Mask from the menu bar. Youll immediately see a shape appear on your image. Drag a corner or edge using the blue dots to resize the mask.

How do I protect a PDF from editing on a Mac?

Manage permissions for a PDF In the Preview app on your Mac, open a PDF. Choose File Edit Permissions, then do any of the following: Set a password for opening the PDF: Select Require Password To Open Document. Enter a password, then retype it to verify. Click Apply to save your changes.

How to hide content in PDF?

To do this, navigate to Tools and select Redact Redact Text Images Find Text Redact. This makes it easy to identify and then black out that content throughout the document. You can also specify general patterns, such as phone, Social Security, or credit card numbers.

How do I hide confidential data in a PDF for free?

Simply open the PDF in the Redact PDF tool, mark text or entire pages you want to black out, and once done click on Redact All. Xodo ensures the redacted content remains permanently removed, making it a reliable tool for sensitive data removal in PDFs.

Can I Redact a PDF?

Open the PDF in Acrobat, and then do one of the following: In the Edit menu, choose Redact a PDF. Choose All tools Redact a PDF. Select the text or image in a PDF, right-click, and select Redact.

How do I black out text in a PDF preview?

To protect your information, learn how to redact in Preview. Open your PDF in Preview. Click the Markup icon on the top right. Click the Redact button on the top left. Read the reminder in the dialog box, save a copy of your PDF, and click OK. Select your text to have it automatically redacted.

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