Core capabilities
Mark areas for redaction. Flatten redacted output. Save a new redacted PDF.
PDF
Permanently black out content in PDFs.
Redact PDF lets you mark areas and export a flattened PDF so hidden content cannot be recovered from the redacted output.
No account or card required. Local-first Mac app.
Works locallyDesigned for on-Mac processing.
Signed and notarizedBuilt for Apple Silicon Macs.
No app telemetryNo usage tracking from Foldout itself.
Free 14-day trialNo account or card required.
What it does
Built for the common jobs people usually send to separate apps.
Mark areas for redaction.
Flatten redacted output.
Save a new redacted PDF.
Detailed capabilities
What Redact PDF covers.
Concrete features, inputs, and workflow details for this tool.
Inputs and scope
Works with pDF files.
How the workflow runs
Add a PDF. Draw redaction areas. Review the marked regions. Export the redacted PDF.
Redact PDF use cases
Common uses include private forms, client documents, screenshots in PDFs, and public sharing.
How to use it
From opening the tool to saving the result.
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Add a PDF.
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Draw redaction areas.
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Review the marked regions.
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Export the redacted PDF.
Questions
Before you try Redact PDF
Is PDF redaction reversible?
No. The exported redacted PDF is flattened so the covered content is not recoverable.
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