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Redact PDFs for real
Black out names, numbers and passages, or find a word and redact every match at once. The hidden text is removed from the file, not just covered.
- 100% free
- No account
- Files never uploaded
- No tracking
- Works on phones
Drop a PDF here or choose one to redact
PDF, JPG or PNG · several files merge into one · nothing is uploaded
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Pick a job and choose your file. The raccoon handles the rest.
Private by design
Most online PDF tools upload your file to their servers. Raccoon doesn't. Medical forms, contracts, payslips and IDs stay on your device from start to finish.
No sign-up, no ads, no analytics and no cookies. Your settings and saved signatures stay in this browser, and you can erase them below.
The site tells your browser to block it from sending data to other servers. The only outside download is the text-recognition data, fetched when you use OCR.
Signature requests travel inside the PDF you send yourself, by email or chat. There is no envelope stored online for anyone to read.
Want to check? Open a PDF, then turn off your Wi-Fi. Editing, signing and saving keep working.Read the privacy policy
Like DocuSign, without the bill
Get documents signed in minutes
Send contracts, consent forms and agreements for signature, free. Nobody needs an account, and the document never touches a server.
- Add signers and choose who signs first
- Signature and date lines are found for you, or drop fields anywhere
- Each person is guided field by field, on a phone or computer
- Finish with a certificate of completion and a tamper-evident seal
How to redact a PDF
- Open your PDFDrop it on this page or choose it from your device.
- Mark what to hideDrag boxes over sensitive content, or use Find → Redact all for every match of a word.
- DownloadRedacted pages are rebuilt as images so the text underneath is gone.
Everything the paid PDF editors charge for
Raccoon PDF Editor does the jobs people usually pay a subscription for, without asking you to sign up first.
Highlight and comment
Highlight, underline and strike through text, add sticky notes and reply to them. Comments show up in Acrobat, Preview and Edge.
Edit existing text
Click a line to rewrite it. Raccoon covers the old words and sets yours in a matching font and size.
Get signatures, like DocuSign
Add signers, drop signature, initials and date fields, and send. Each person is guided to every field, and you get a certificate of completion with an audit trail.
Build fillable forms
Add text boxes, checkboxes, radio buttons, dropdowns and signature fields that work in Acrobat, Preview and Chrome.
Certificate digital signatures
Sign with your own .p12 certificate or one made in seconds. Acrobat shows whether the file changed after it was signed.
OCR for scanned PDFs
Turn scans into searchable, selectable text in 13 languages. It runs on your device, so private scans stay private.
Replace images
Click a picture in the PDF and swap in a new one at the same size and position.
Merge, split and reorder
Combine PDFs and images, drag pages into order, rotate, duplicate, delete or extract them, and split one file into many.
Redact and protect
Black out names and numbers so the hidden text is gone for good, and lock files with AES-256 passwords.
Compress and convert
Shrink large scans, turn pages into PNG or JPG images, convert images to PDF and export all the text.
Stamps, watermarks, page numbers
Approved, Draft, Paid or your own stamp. Add watermarks, page numbers and headers in any color.
Read like an e-book
Full screen reading with swipe and tap page turns, two-page spreads, sepia and night themes, bookmarks, and a text view that reflows to your screen.
Why people switch to Raccoon
Everything below is included for everyone, with no trial and no paywall.
| Feature | Raccoon PDF Editor | Typical paid PDF app |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Monthly subscription |
| Account | Not needed | Required |
| Your files | Stay on your device | Often uploaded to a server |
| Watermark | Never | On free plans |
| Signature requests | Included, unlimited | Paid plan or per envelope |
| OCR, form builder, redaction | Included | Premium tier |
Questions people ask
Is the hidden text really removed?
Yes. Pages with redactions are rebuilt as images when you download, so the covered text can't be copied, searched or recovered.
Can I redact every mention of a name?
Yes. Press Ctrl+F, search for the name, and choose Redact all.
Can I add a REDACTED label?
Yes. In the Redact tool options, pick a label and a box color.
Is it free?
Yes. Every feature is free, with no sign-up, no watermark added to your files and no limit on how many PDFs you use.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Your PDF is opened and saved inside your browser on your own device. Nothing is sent to a server, so it is safe for private and confidential documents.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Raccoon PDF Editor works in any modern browser on iPhone, Android, iPad, Windows, Mac and Chromebook.
Ready when you are
Drop a PDF anywhere on this page, or choose one to get started. It opens instantly.