Smart Redaction
Detect and permanently blackout sensitive emails, phone numbers, IDs, and dates.
Black out sensitive text and regions in a PDF so private information cannot be recovered from the file. Redactions are applied to the document itself, not just painted on top.
How to use Smart Redaction in 3 simple steps
Select Your Files
Drag and drop your document directly into the browser. Your file stays on your hardware and is never transmitted across the network.
Configure Options
Customize parameters, page sequence, orientation, or compression presets with instant interactive live feedback.
Save & Download
Click the action button. The new document is compiled in memory and downloaded straight to your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a drawn black box a real redaction?
No. Simply drawing a rectangle leaves the text recoverable underneath. This tool removes the underlying content in the redacted area of the exported document.
What should I do after redacting a document?
Download the new redacted file and share that copy. Keep the original only if you need the unredacted version, since the redacted export is the safe one to distribute.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. PDFMiniFly processes everything locally inside your browser. Your document never leaves your device, and once the app is installed it also works offline.
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