Redact Sensitive Data from PDFs Permanently
Our AI finds SSNs, EINs, phone numbers, and other sensitive information in your documents—then actually removes the data, not just covers it with black boxes.
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Black Boxes Don't Actually Redact Your PDFs
Drawing rectangles over sensitive text in a PDF? The data is still there—fully readable by anyone who knows where to look. Learn why.
Most PDF tools draw black boxes over text. The original data remains in the file and can be:
- • Copied and pasted into a text editor
- • Extracted with free PDF tools
- • Found by searching the document
TaxRedact permanently removes text from the PDF's content stream. After redaction:
- ✓ Data is deleted, not hidden
- ✓ Cannot be copied or extracted
- ✓ File size decreases (data is gone)
How It Works
Four simple steps to secure your documents
1. Upload
Drop your PDF. Encrypted immediately.
2. AI Scans
Finds SSNs, EINs, phone numbers, and more.
3. Review
Select exactly what to redact.
4. Download
Get your truly redacted PDF.
What We Detect
AI-powered detection of sensitive information
Social Security Numbers
With or without dashes
Employer ID Numbers
EIN/FEIN format
Phone Numbers
All US formats
Bank Accounts
Checking & savings
Routing Numbers
ABA routing codes
Dates of Birth
When labeled as DOB
Why PDF Redaction Matters
High-profile redaction failures have exposed sensitive information in court filings, government documents, and corporate disclosures. Don't let it happen to you.
The Manafort Filing
How journalists extracted "redacted" secrets from a court filing using copy-paste.
Famous Redaction Failures
A compilation of the most notable PDF redaction mistakes and their consequences.
How to Verify Redaction
Simple tests to check if your PDF redaction actually worked.
Ready to Protect Your Documents?
Upload your PDF and see what sensitive data TaxRedact finds. Pay only after reviewing the detected items.
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