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A quick guide to redact PDF files online

If you need to modify your documents online, here is your easy-to-use solution. Let’s explore the process of redacting step by step.

Redact your PDF document with DocHub’s tools:

Sign up to create your account with our service.
Click Select a Document or drag and drop a file you want to modify.
Add text by selecting the Text tool or pressing T on your keyboard.
Choose Draw freehand or press D to draw lines.
Highlight elements in your doc by choosing Highlight.
Whiteout or blackout fields with the Whiteout option (or by pressing W).
Insert icons with the Stamp tool or by pressing S.
Insert images by clicking the image icon to upload them into the file.
Use the menu buttons to share, send, download, or export your PDF.

That’s it! Once you make all the necessary changes, the redactions are autosaved. Streamline your document management processes with DocHub. Give it a try now!

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Editing a PDF is as simple as working in a Word document. You can add text, drawings, highlights, and redact or annotate your document without affecting its quality. No rasterized text or removed fields. Use an online PDF editor to get your perfect document in minutes.

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Collaborate on documents with your team using a desktop or mobile device. Let others view, edit, comment on, and sign your documents online. You can also make your form public and share its URL anywhere.

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How to Redact PDF

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This tutorial is a comprehensive guide on redacting PDFs on Windows using UPDF software. To start, download UPDF via the link provided. Launch UPDF, open the file, click on the Redact icon, mark the text for redaction, and apply the changes. Save the document by clicking the Save icon. Like, subscribe, and enable notifications for future updates.

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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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Can a PDF be redacted?

Sure, redact any PDF file with DocHub. Sign in to your account, then choose a document on the dashboard or upload one from your computer. Click on the file to open it in the editor and see options for redaction in the toolbar above.

How do I redact a PDF for free?

The quickest and easiest way to redact a PDF for free is to get started with DocHub. Sign up using your Google account and upload the document you want to redact. Once opened in the editor, use the available redaction tools and save the updated copy in minutes.

How do I remove text from my documents?

In DocHub, you can white out or black out text to remove sensitive details from the document. Our solution also allows using the Draw Freehand tool to cover the selected text with any color. Another option is to upload images or icons over the existing text.

Can you redact a PDF without Adobe?

Absolutely! With a DocHub account, you can streamline document redaction, signing, and distribution and get your paperwork done quickly. It's accessible on desktop and mobile devices. Sign up for free to get started.

How do I erase text in a document?

In the DocHub editor, choose the Whiteout feature from the top toolbar. Hover over the text you want to erase and spread the white rectangle. Move and resize the covering white rectangle to fit it into your text field.

How do I white out text in a PDF for free?

DocHub’s Whiteout tool comes in handy. Choose it in the editor’s tool panel, apply it to the text you want to white out. You’re able to undo the changes if necessary by pressing the back arrow or a shortcut Ctrl+Z.

Can I redact PDF files in DocHub on mobile?

Certainly! Download our mobile application from AppStore or Google Play Market to redact PDF document fields online. Log in with your Google account and get the full redaction functionality.

How do I hide details in PDF?

Securely hide sensitive details in your documents with DocHub’s PDF redaction tools. Whiteout or blackout the text or cover those areas with images, graphics, or icons. Choose what fits your main editing goals and seamlessly implement the changes.

Can PDF redaction be undone?

With DocHub, you easily undo your last actions while redacting by using the back arrow tool in the document’s toolbar. Or just use the standard shortcut Ctrl+Z to undo changes in your document.

What is DocHub’s pricing?

If you only need to redact PDF files, choose our free subscription. However, the Pro plan gives you unlimited options for document creation, eSigning, and sharing. See the pricing here to choose your best fit!

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Redact PDF files easily and securely using DocHub

A quick guide to redact PDF files online

Redact your PDF document with DocHub’s tools:

PDF editing simplified with DocHub

Drive efficiency with the DocHub add-on for Google Workspace

How to Redact PDF