What's the difference between Personal and Studio?

Personal ($39) is for one person — unlimited use on one active device at a time. Activate on a new device and the old one signs out. Studio ($199) is for teams and commercial client work — unlimited team members, early access to new tools, and a commercial license.

Do I need an account?

No. Use any tool free up to 5 times per day on compute-heavier tools, and unlimited on lightweight ones. No card, no account, no signup required.

Where are my files processed?

Right on your device. Files never upload to any server. Everything runs in your browser — you can verify in DevTools → Network.

What happens if I use my Personal license on a second device?

The new device activates and the old device signs out. Your license key stays the same — you just move it between devices as needed. No limit on how often you switch.

Does this work on my phone?

Yes. Every tool works on iPhone, Android, tablet, and desktop.

What if I want a refund?

30-day money-back guarantee on both tiers. No questions asked. Email sales@cipherforces.com.

Will you add more tools?

Yes. New tools ship regularly. Your license includes every tool we ever release — Studio members get early access.

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Redact PDF

Black out sensitive text in a PDF.

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Draw rectangles over sensitive content. Text underneath will be permanently removed.

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About Redact PDF.

Permanently Black Out Sensitive Text in Any PDF

Real redaction means the underlying text is gone — not just covered. CipherForces PDF Redactor draws opaque black boxes AND removes the text from the PDF stream underneath. No SmallPDF-style "redaction" that can be undone with copy-paste. True permanent removal.

Common Use Cases

Legal disclosures: Hide SSN, bank accounts, client names before sending a contract.
HIPAA / PHI: Strip patient names and medical record numbers from PDFs you share.
FOIA responses: Redact classified info while releasing the rest.
Resume privacy: Hide your current employer's name from a sample contract shared publicly.

Key Features

True text removal: The redacted text is deleted from the PDF, not just covered.
Click-and-drag: Draw redaction boxes anywhere on the page.
Find-and-redact: Type a term (e.g., "SSN") and auto-redact every match.
Metadata scrubbing: Strip author, comments, and edit history alongside the redaction.

Privacy: Entirely browser-based — the sensitive content you're trying to hide never uploads to a server.

Three steps

How to use Redact PDF.

Upload your file

Drag and drop or click to select your file.

Choose settings

Adjust quality, size, or format options.

Download result

Your processed file is ready instantly.

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About Redact PDF.

Permanently Black Out Sensitive Text in Any PDF

Common Use Cases

Legal disclosures: Hide SSN, bank accounts, client names before sending a contract.
HIPAA / PHI: Strip patient names and medical record numbers from PDFs you share.
FOIA responses: Redact classified info while releasing the rest.
Resume privacy: Hide your current employer's name from a sample contract shared publicly.

Key Features

True text removal: The redacted text is deleted from the PDF, not just covered.
Click-and-drag: Draw redaction boxes anywhere on the page.
Find-and-redact: Type a term (e.g., "SSN") and auto-redact every match.
Metadata scrubbing: Strip author, comments, and edit history alongside the redaction.

Privacy: Entirely browser-based — the sensitive content you're trying to hide never uploads to a server.