Remove Unwanted Text From Any PDF

Easily select and erase specific words, paragraphs, or sensitive information from your PDF without affecting the rest of the document's layout.

Open Text Remover How it works
Pro tip: For sensitive data, this tool acts like a digital whiteout. Once the text is removed and the file is saved, it's permanently gone.
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Online PDF Text Remover — Tool

Upload your PDF, then use the eraser tool to highlight and permanently delete any text.

Your files are always private. The entire process runs securely in your browser.

How to Remove Text from a PDF — Step by Step

Permanently erase text from your document in three simple steps.

  1. Upload Your PDF File — Drag and drop your document or select it from your computer to load it into the editor.
  2. Select and Erase Text — Use the eraser tool to highlight the specific text you wish to remove from the document.
  3. Apply and Download — Click the "Apply" button to permanently delete the selected text, then download your clean PDF.

Removing vs. Redacting

**Removing** text erases it completely, leaving a blank space. **Redacting** covers the text, usually with a black bar, to show that information has been intentionally withheld. Use removal when you want the text to disappear without a trace.

Common Reasons to Remove PDF Text

This tool is perfect for cleaning up, correcting, or securing your documents.

Correct Mistakes

Easily delete typos, incorrect pricing, or outdated information without needing complex editing software.

Remove Sensitive Data

Permanently erase personal information, account numbers, or confidential details before sharing a document.

Clean Up Documents

Remove unnecessary headers, footers, or annotations from a PDF to create a clean, professional-looking file.

Prepare for Reuse

Delete old text from a form or template to prepare it for new use, saving you from creating a new document from scratch.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Open the tool, upload your file, and start erasing unwanted text in seconds. It’s the easiest way to correct, clean, or redact your documents.

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