Redact PDF
Remove selected areas in a flattened, image-only copy.
Free Basic · Paid passesFiles never leave your device (GDPR Compliant)
Basic · 100 MB per fileView plans
How to use Redact PDF
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Choose files for Redact PDF
Choose your PDF from your device using the file selector above.
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Prepare your document
Mark sensitive areas on the preview. Export creates image-only pages without original hidden objects.
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Process & save
Run the tool and save the downloaded result on your device. Your original file is unchanged.
Smile vs. Legacy Cloud Tools (iLovePDF)
| Smile PDF | Legacy cloud tools | |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Instant — no upload or download wait | Upload, queue, then download |
| Privacy | Files never leave your device | Files sent to third-party servers |
| Ads | Paid plans: ad-free | Banner & interstitial ads |
| GDPR | Compliant by architecture | Depends on data processing terms |
| Price | Free Basic; paid passes from €1.99 | Free with limits, paywalls |
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