PDF Redactor
Permanent redaction for Windows. Unlike tools that hide text (leaving it recoverable), PDF Redactor renders pages to images — PII is permanently destroyed. Process 270 PDFs/minute with zero false positives.
Why PDF Redactor?
True Security
Renders to images then draws black boxes. Text is permanently destroyed, not just hidden in PDF metadata.
Lightning Fast
270 PDFs per minute (16,000/hour). Process thousands of documents overnight on standard hardware.
Zero False Positives
Pixel-perfect accuracy with comprehensive testing. Redacts ONLY what you specify — never touches safe text.
GDPR/HIPAA Ready
Built for production compliance workflows. Legal discovery, medical records, HR docs, financial statements.
£2.99 Lifetime
One-time payment, unlimited PDFs forever. Compare to Adobe or enterprise tools at $300+/year.
Runs Locally
Desktop app processes documents on your PC. No cloud uploads, no subscriptions, complete privacy.
Automatic PII detection and redaction
Automatically finds and redacts names, SSNs, email addresses, phone numbers, credit cards, addresses, dates of birth, IP addresses, IBANs, and custom keywords. Built for practical compliance work with batch processing for entire folders.
What it does
Name Redaction
First, middle, last names with variant and alias matching.
SSN Detection
US Social Security Numbers (XXX-XX-XXXX).
UK National Insurance
NI number format (AB 12 34 56 C).
Phone Numbers
US, UK, and international formats.
Email Addresses
All standard email address formats.
Credit Cards
Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and others.
IBANs
International bank account numbers.
Addresses
Street address pattern detection.
IP Addresses
IPv4 address detection.
Dates of Birth
DD/MM/YYYY, MM-DD-YY, YYYY/MM/DD, and more.
File Paths
Windows, Linux, and macOS file paths.
Custom Keywords
User-defined words and phrases.
Face Blurring
AI-powered face detection and blur (optional install).
Metadata Stripping
Removes author, title, and all PDF metadata.
NER Detection
spaCy named entity recognition for names (optional install).
Compliance Reports
Auto-generated PDF report of all redactions.
Batch Processing
Process entire folders of PDFs in one go.
EXIF / GPS Detection
Flags embedded images containing location data.
Get Started
7-day free trial. £2.99 lifetime license — no subscriptions, unlimited PDFs forever.
FAQ
How is this different from other PDF redaction tools?
Most tools just hide text in PDF metadata (leaving it recoverable with simple tools). PDF Redactor renders pages to images and draws black boxes — the original text is permanently destroyed, not hidden. This is true secure redaction.
How fast is batch processing?
PDF Redactor processes 270 PDFs per minute (16,000 per hour) on standard hardware. Process thousands of documents overnight on a single PC, or scale across multiple machines for faster throughput.
Does it run locally or in the cloud?
PDF Redactor is a desktop app that processes documents entirely on your computer. No cloud uploads, no internet connection required, complete privacy.
Will it overwrite my original PDFs?
No. It creates new redacted PDFs in a separate "redacted" folder with "_redacted" suffix. Your originals are never modified or deleted.
What happens after the 7-day trial?
The app prompts for activation. One-time payment of £2.99 (GBP) or $3.50 (USD) unlocks unlimited lifetime use — no subscriptions, no recurring fees. Activation is offline and tied to 1 PC.
Is it suitable for GDPR/HIPAA compliance?
Yes. PDF Redactor uses image-based redaction (permanently destroying text) and processes documents locally (no cloud uploads). Widely used for legal discovery, medical records, HR documents, and financial statements.