Use the Smallpdf Editor to white out existing content from any PDF document. The tool is free to use online without the need to register.
Need to hide sensitive or outdated information? Smallpdf’s PDF Editor lets you white out text or images quickly and easily. Instead of redacting content with black boxes, you can use white shapes to blend over information. It’s a simple way to clean up your document before sharing it with others.
How to White Out a PDF Online for Free
Using Smallpdf’s PDF Editor, you can whiten out text or images from a PDF. Here’s how to do it:
- Navigate to the PDF Editor and upload your PDF. You can do this by dragging and dropping your file into the upload field or by clicking “Choose Files” to select a file from your device.
- Once you’re in the Editor, select the square icon from the top toolbar. From the dropdown menu, choose “Rectangle”.
- Next, click and drag the shape over whatever you’d like to whiteout in your PDF.
- Ensure you change the border color to white by clicking the black circle icon in the toolbar above your PDF. This will completely whiten the box.
- When you’re happy with your whitened-out PDF, click the “Download” button in the top right-hand corner of the screen, and your new document will download directly to your device.
Can I Edit Text on Top of the Whitened Out Content?
You can use the same editing tool to add new text and instantly place it directly on top of the white-out box. Other than the block in white and the option to add text, you can also insert drawings and images into your PDF file.
Is This PDF White Out Tool Free to Use?
Our tool is free to use for basic white-out tasks. You can easily upload a PDF and cover or remove content without needing to register or download any software.
For users with more advanced needs, such as editing multiple documents in batches or accessing additional features, a Smallpdf Pro subscription is available. This optional upgrade unlocks enhanced functionality while keeping our core white-out feature accessible to users for free.
Can I Modify the Existing Text in a PDF?
Even though you can’t select text within a PDF, especially in scans, our PDF to Word tool makes it possible to convert your document into an editable file.
You can freely remove, edit, or enhance existing text in your digital file. If you upload scans, our Optical Character Recognition (OCR) tool, available to Pro users, recognizes and extracts all types of content.
Other tools are also available on Smallpdf, in case the output file needs to be in PPT, Excel, or JPG.
Alternatively, you can sign up for Smallpdf Pro to unlock text editing in our Edit PDF tool. This allows you to directly edit, delete, move, and change the existing copy in your PDF.
Make Fast, Simple Edits to Any PDF
Need to make quick changes to a PDF, like whiting out text or images? Use our Edit PDF tool to add text, shapes, highlights, or annotations directly in your browser. It’s fast, free, and requires no installation or sign-up.
