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Work · August 17, 2026

RedactLocal

100% offline PDF redaction in your browser.

What it does

RedactLocal is a zero-network PDF redaction tool that runs entirely on your device. No cloud uploads, no AI APIs, and no subscriptions. Redactions are permanently rasterized so hidden text can never be recovered. Turn off your Wi-Fi and it still works. Black out sensitive parts of a PDF in your browser. Nothing is uploaded — the file is read into the tab, flattened to images on export, and the text underneath is destroyed.

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