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AI Auto-Redact
AI identifies and redacts sensitive information.
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How to Auto-Redact a PDF with AI
- Upload the PDF containing sensitive information you want removed.
- Describe what to redact in plain language (e.g., 'Remove all names, emails, and phone numbers').
- Review the AI's findings, then confirm to permanently redact the identified text.
When to Use This Tool
- Automatically removing personal identifiable information (PII) from documents before sharing.
- Sanitizing legal documents by removing privileged information with a single instruction.
- Bulk redacting sensitive data across multi-page documents without manual searching.
Features
- Describe what to redact in natural language — no need to manually search
- AI identifies names, emails, phone numbers, addresses, and other sensitive data
- Review detected terms before confirming — nothing is redacted without your approval
- Uses the same permanent redaction engine as the manual Redact tool
- Free to use with no signup — documents processed securely and auto-deleted
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the AI detection?
The AI is highly accurate for common patterns like names, emails, and phone numbers. You always get to review and confirm the detected terms before any redaction is applied.
Is the redaction permanent?
Yes. Once you confirm, the text is permanently removed using true PDF redaction — not just a visual overlay. The redacted content cannot be recovered.
What if the AI misses something?
You can add additional terms manually before confirming the redaction. You can also use our manual Redact tool for precise, term-by-term redaction.
Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free with no signup required. Your documents are processed securely and automatically deleted after one hour.