Legal document redaction — built for court-safe PDFs

Redact filings, exhibits, and discovery documents with deterministic rules — export irreversible final PDFs and generate a verification report before sharing or filing.

✓ Permanent text removal (not visual masking).
✓ Repeatable rules for names, SSNs, dates, account numbers, and more.
✓ Verification report supports 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

Built for filings, exhibits, and discovery deliverables.

Deterministic rules reduce “missed redaction” risk.

Verification report supports review and sign-off.

Text-preserving or image-only final exports.

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.

Court filings

Redact identifiers and confidential details before filing or e-filing.

Discovery production

Standardize redaction rules and outputs across large productions.

Exhibits & attachments

Apply consistent redaction to supporting documents and exhibits.

Deposition transcripts (text-based)

Target personal identifiers and confidential terms consistently.

Confidential agreements

Remove sensitive clauses or identifiers while keeping documents readable.

PII/PHI redaction in mixed packets

Use explicit patterns for SSNs, DOBs, emails, phone numbers, and addresses.

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

FAQ1

Can I export a final PDF that preserves remaining text?

Yes. You can export a text-preserving final PDF (where only selected text is removed), or export image-only.

How do I validate redactions before filing?

Use the verification report and your internal review process to confirm the final PDF contains no unintended disclosures.

Does this replace attorney review?

No. It speeds redaction and standardizes outcomes, but it does not provide legal advice. Always review final outputs.

Are scanned exhibits supported?

Not currently. The PDF must contain a text layer.

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