SCALEBAR PDF TOOLS: Patch a PDF, Cover or Redact Content

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Patch a PDF

Cover unwanted content anywhere in the document: select the text directly, like on any webpage, or draw a polygon by hand, on as many pages as you need, non-destructively or as a permanent redaction.

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About Patch PDF

Patch PDF by Scalebar is a browser-based tool that lets you cover or permanently redact unwanted content anywhere in a PDF. Select text directly, just like on a webpage, or draw custom polygon shapes by hand for complete flexibility. Apply edits to one or multiple pages in the same session, either as a non-destructive white overlay or as a permanent flattened redaction. All processing happens locally in your browser, so your documents remain private.

Common uses

  • Permanently redacting confidential information before sharing documents

  • Hiding personal data such as names, addresses or signatures

  • Covering revision notes or obsolete information on architectural drawings

  • Removing sensitive details from contracts, invoices and legal documents

  • Concealing logos, stamps or annotations without modifying the original layout

  • Preparing presentation or sample PDFs by masking project-specific information