How to redact parts of a PDF to remove sensitive information
When you share a PDF document, you might not want all the information it contains to be visible. Here’s how to simply redact parts of a PDF.
While premium PDF editors include this feature, the easiest way to redact is to use the free PDF tools from PDF24. Go to https://tools.pdf24.org in your browser and then click on the “Redact PDF” checkbox.
On the following page, click on “Select PDF,” select the PDF file in Explorer and click on “Open.” As soon as the PDF is loaded, first select the page on which the area you want to cover is located in the small toolbar at the top left.
Now click on the “Add shape” icon in the toolbar and select a shape that can completely cover the area. The PDF tools will now display a corresponding black graphic. Drag and drop it over your area with the mouse and adjust its size using the handles on the sides.