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Whiteout a PDF online — free
Cover up a typo, an old address, or any content with a clean white block. Real PDF Editor's whiteout lets you hide content on any PDF, then download — free, in your browser, with nothing uploaded.
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Whiteout, then retype if you need to
Drag a white block over the content you want to hide — perfect for removing an old date, price, or line before reusing a document. Pair it with the Text tool to type fresh text on top, so the page looks clean and intentional.
Whiteout vs redact: pick the right one
Whiteout visually covers content with white, which is ideal for tidying a document. If you need to remove sensitive information permanently so it can't be recovered, use the Redact tool instead — it flattens the page so the underlying content is truly gone.
How it works
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Open the PDF
Launch the editor and open the document.
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Pick the Whiteout tool
Select the Whiteout tool (keyboard shortcut W).
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Cover the content
Drag over the text or area you want to hide; a white block covers it.
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Download
Click Download to save the cleaned-up PDF.
Why use Real PDF Editor
- Cover content with a clean white block
- Drag to size it over any area
- Type new text on top if needed
- Free, private, and runs in your browser
Frequently asked
How do I whiteout a PDF?
Open the PDF in Real PDF Editor, select the Whiteout tool (W), and drag over the content you want to hide. A white block covers it; download when done.
How do I whiteout text in a PDF for free?
It's free with no watermark, and the whiteout is applied in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Can I type new text after whiting out?
Yes — cover the old content with whiteout, then use the Text tool to type replacement text on top.
Is whiteout the same as redaction?
No. Whiteout covers content visually; for permanent removal of sensitive data, use the Redact tool, which flattens the page so the content can't be recovered.
How do I whiteout a PDF on a Mac?
Open the editor in any Mac browser, pick the Whiteout tool, and drag over the area — there's nothing Mac-specific to install.
Are my files uploaded when I whiteout?
No. The whiteout is applied in your browser, so the document stays on your device.