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📝 Input Text You Want To Redact
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Need to redact PDF documents?
Upload and redact entire PDF files with our advanced PDF redaction tool. Perfect for legal documents, medical records, and business files.
Need to redact Word documents?
Upload and redact Word documents with our advanced redaction tool. Perfect for contracts, reports, and any .docx files with sensitive information.
Why Choose RedactText.com?
100% Private
All processing happens in your browser. No data is sent to our servers.
Lightning Fast
Instant text redaction with real-time processing and smooth animations.
Mobile Friendly
Works perfectly on all devices with touch-optimized interface.
Completely Free
No registration, no limits, no hidden costs. Use as much as you want.
How It Works
Learn how to use RedactText.com in just a few simple steps
Enter Your Text
Paste or type the text you want to redact into the input area above. This can be any document, email, or text content.
Specify Words to Redact
Enter the words or phrases you want to redact, separated by commas. The tool will find and replace all instances.
Click Redact Text
Click the "Redact Text" button to process your text. The tool will replace all specified words with █ blocks.
Review and Export
Review your redacted text, toggle visibility to see original text, and copy or download the result.
Common Use Cases
Legal Documents
Redact sensitive information from legal documents, contracts, and court filings while preserving document structure.
Healthcare Records
Protect patient privacy by redacting personal identifiers from medical records and reports.
Journalism
Protect sources and sensitive information in news articles and investigative reports.
Business Documents
Redact proprietary information, employee details, and confidential business data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about RedactText.com
Is my data safe and private?
+Yes, absolutely! RedactText.com processes all text in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your data never leaves your device and is never transmitted to our servers. We don't store, collect, or have access to any of your text content.
How do I redact text?
+Simply paste your text in the input area, enter the words you want to redact (separated by commas), and click "Redact Text". The tool will replace all instances of those words with █ blocks while preserving the character count.
Can I redact multiple words at once?
+Yes! Enter multiple words or phrases separated by commas in the "Words to Redact" field. For example: "John Smith, john@example.com, (555) 123-4567" will redact all three items.
Is the redaction case-sensitive?
+By default, redaction is case-insensitive. If you enter "john@example.com", it will redact "John@Example.COM", "JOHN@EXAMPLE.COM", and any other case variations. You can change this in the Advanced Options.
What are the Advanced Options?
+Advanced Options let you control how text matching works: "Case insensitive matching" (default: on) makes "John" match "john" or "JOHN", and "Whole word matching only" (default: off) ensures "cat" only matches the word "cat" and not "category" or "scattered".
Can I see the original text after redacting?
+Yes! Use the "Show/Hide Original" toggle button in the output section to switch between the redacted and original text. This helps you verify that the redaction was done correctly.
What browsers are supported?
+RedactText.com works on all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. It requires JavaScript to be enabled and works on both desktop and mobile devices.
Is RedactText.com free to use?
+Yes, RedactText.com is completely free to use with no limitations, registration required, or hidden costs. We believe privacy tools should be accessible to everyone.
Can I use this for commercial purposes?
+Yes, you can use RedactText.com for any legal purpose, including commercial use. There are no restrictions on how you use the tool or the redacted content you create.