PDF redaction for paralegals

Move from manual box-by-box redaction to repeatable rules with preview — so you can produce consistent outputs and support attorney review with a verification report.

✓ Preview matches before export to reduce surprises.
✓ Repeatable rules for common identifiers (SSN, phone, email, DOB).
✓ Verification report for review workflows.

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Important: PermanentRedaction permanently removes text from text-based PDFs. Scanned/image-only PDFs are not supported.

Why teams choose deterministic redaction

Faster redaction across large document sets.

Consistent outcomes across staff and matters.

Less risk of “missed redactions.”

Designed for review and sign-off workflows.

Tip: If your workflow requires “black boxes” only, many PDF editors can mask text — but masking is not the same as permanently deleting text.

How it works

A simple workflow designed for professional use: select exactly what must be removed, export an irreversible final PDF, and keep a verification report for internal review.

1) Upload

Upload a text-based PDF. We do not “interpret” content — the document’s text layer is what you see and redact.

2) Redact

Use precise keyword and regex rules (with preview) to target names, IDs, dates, or custom terms.

3) Export

Export a final PDF — text-preserving or image-only — where selected text is removed from the output.

4) Verify

Generate a verification report to support review and reduce mistakes before filing or sharing.

Why PermanentRedaction

Many tools “hide” content with overlays. Others rely on AI interpretation. PermanentRedaction is built for deterministic outcomes: you choose what is removed, and the export is an irreversible final PDF.

Permanent removal

Selected text is deleted from the exported PDF — not merely covered by a box.

Deterministic & reviewable

No “guessing” what is sensitive. Rules are explicit and results are consistent.

Verification report

Generate a report to support internal review and reduce the risk of leaks.

Common use cases

Built for teams who need repeatable redaction across multiple documents — with less risk than manual “cover-up” workflows.

Batch consistency across productions

Use a common rule set so outputs stay consistent across documents and re-productions.

Redacting exhibits and attachments

Apply the same identifiers and terms across all exhibit packets.

PII patterns

Target SSNs, phone numbers, emails, ZIP codes, and dates with predictable patterns.

Client identifiers

Redact recurring client terms, account numbers, or internal IDs.

Attorney review support

Provide a verification report and consistent outputs for review.

Re-run redactions safely

Update rules and re-export without starting from scratch.

Need help choosing an approach? If you’re deciding between masking vs removal, or text-preserving vs image-only exports, see Docs.

FAQ1

Do I need to know regex?

Not necessarily. You can start with keyword rules and presets. Regex is available when you want more precision.

Can I see what will be redacted before exporting?

Yes — preview is part of the workflow.

What if a PDF is scanned?

Scanned/image-only PDFs aren’t supported yet.

Does this replace attorney oversight?

No — it improves consistency and speed, but review is still required.

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