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Redact a PDF extension for Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.

No more need to download PDF file management software to redact a pdf. With DocHub’s extension, the necessary capabilities are just a click away.

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Do more with your PDF documents directly from your Chrome or Edge browser

Edit and annotate your PDF

Easily open and edit PDFs from your browser. Add texts, images, drawings, comments, and highlights to your document. Swipe your cursor to white out, underline, or strike out text.

Organize PDFs with ease

Enhance your PDF directly from Edge or Chrome. Easily remove unneeded pages, insert new ones, correct misoriented pages, or rearrange them with a quick drag and drop to make your PDF cohesive.

Sign, request, and track signatures

eSign documents right from your browser. Choose your preferred method to add a legally-binding eSignature and request signatures from others in a specific order or all at once and track them in real-time.

Create and share PDF forms and templates

Turn any PDF into a fillable form straight from your Chrome or Edge browser. Add signature or data fields and convert it into a reusable template. You can make it public, set editing permissions, or share it with recipients. It’s as simple as that.

Export or download PDF

Once finalized, you can export your PDF to the cloud storage service of your choice, store it securely in DocHub, or download it to your device. If you need a physical copy of your PDF, print it out from Dochub with a single click.

Take your document workflow anywhere with DocHub’s extension for Chrome and Edge.

Stay connected with your team

Boost team productivity. Open PDF from Edge or Chrome, add comments, and share with specific permissions for others to view or edit.

Get more work done

Experience PDF editing, eSigning, and form creation on Chrome and Edge. Create documents, collect data and signatures while web browsing.

Ensure document security

Secure PDFs in your browser with DocHub’s encryption and two-factor authentication while complying with data security regulations.

Seal the deal from anywhere

No more chasing contracts. Sign a PDF yourself, or invite others to sign it in any order. Track signatures with real-time alerts.

Simplify online document management like never before with the DocHub extension

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What other users say about DocHub's eSignature

Great solution for PDF docs with very little pre-knowledge required.

"Simplicity, familiarity with the menu and user-friendly. It's easy to navigate, make changes and edit whatever you may need. Because it's used alongside Google, the document is always saved, so you don't have to worry about it."

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A Valuable Document Signer for Small Businesses.

"I love that DocHub is incredibly affordable and customizable. It truly does everything I need it to do, without a large price tag like some of its more well known competitors. I am able to send secure documents directly to me clients emails and via in real time when they are viewing and making alterations to a document."

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I can create refillable copies for the templates that I select and then I can publish those.

"I like to work and organize my work in the appropriate way to meet and even exceed the demands that are made daily in the office, so I enjoy working with PDF files, I think they are more professional and versatile, they allow..."

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Got questions?

Below are some common questions from our customers that may provide you with the answer you're looking for. If you can't find an answer to your question, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

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How do you redact a PDF in office?

The visual effect is the same as if, in a hard-copy page, the redacted text is blacked out with permanent marker. Open your PDF document. Switch to Edit Mode. Drag cursor over the text you want to redact to select it. Right-click over selected text and choose Edit and then Redact from the right-click menu.

How do I black out text in a PDF in Windows?

Heres how to black out text in a PDF: Open your PDF in Adobe Acrobat. Select Tools, then Redact. Select text. Either double-click to select the text or drag to select lines of text. Apply redaction. Once youve selected the text you want to remove, click Save to apply the changes and save the document.

Why doesnt my PDF have the redact option?

While your PDF still contains editable fields, it cannot be redacted after signature. PRINT your document to ADOBE PDF (rather than a printer) so that it flattens the layers in the PDF, then you can use the redact feature on the ``printed copy.

Can you redact a PDF in Microsoft Edge?

The Search and Redact Text in PDF feature in Microsoft Edge provides a simple and effective way to manage sensitive information in your documents. This tool allows you to easily locate specific text and redact it to ensure your data remains secure.

Does Microsoft have a PDF editing tool?

To convert a PDF and edit it in Word, check out Edit PDF content in Word. Or use a third-party PDF converter tool to import your PDF into an Office file format, make your changes, and then save the file in PDF format again. You can purchase a PDF converter through the Office Store. You can also use Adobe Acrobat.

How do I redact a PDF in Microsoft?

Choose Redact from the Tools menu. You may choose Properties under the drop down menu labeled Redact Text Images. That way you can choose whether you want redacted text replaced with a black box or an empty space. Select the text you want to redact.

Can I redact a PDF in Chrome?

the redaction extension in Chrome. Open the PDF in Chrome and use the extension to redact content. Save the redacted document.

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Discover how to Redact a PDF using DocHub’s extension

Handling files can be so much easier! With our powerful add-on for your browser, you can seamlessly Redact a PDF and take control of your PDFs. Here are eight steps to transition to the most comfortable internet-based document management:

Access the Chrome Web Store or Edge Add-ons and search for ‘DocHub.’
For Google Chrome, click Add to Chrome, or for Microsoft Edge, click Get.
Pin the extension to the toolbar for quick reach.
Click the DocHub icon to make changes to a PDF in your browser.
Follow the instructions to create a free account, or access yours if you already have one.
Once accessed, your document will open in the editor and be ready for you to utilize.
Redact a PDF with the intuitive tools in the toolbar.
Save or share your ready document directly from your window.

That’s it! Whether you need to modify, annotate, or distribute your files, DocHub has got you backed.