Whiteout PDF
Local Processing (Offline Capable)Cover text by keyword with white boxes (masking only — the text layer remains). For true removal use Redact or PII Redaction.
How this tool works (no sign-up needed)
- Upload your file above. Each tool shows whether it runs Local (in your browser) or Cloud (encrypted servers).
- Adjust options, then click the Run / Convert / Process button.
- Wait for progress, then download the result. Use Next tools to continue.
If buttons are not visible, enable JavaScript — the interactive workspace loads in your browser.
Free · LocalCover text with white boxes (masking only — text layer stays!)
Supports application/pdf
Local — your file is processed in your browser and not uploaded to us. No account needed.
What is it?Whiteout PDF is a PDFLean security & privacy tool: Cover text by keyword with white boxes (masking only — the text layer remains).
TL;DR: Cover text by keyword with white boxes (masking only — the text layer remains). Everything runs locally in your browser — your file is never uploaded; it masks only and does not delete — the underlying text can still be selected and copied.
About this tool
Designed for the moment you need a document changed quickly and privately. Cover text by keyword with white boxes (masking only — the text layer remains). For true removal use Redact or PII Redaction. Processing runs locally in your browser's memory — the document is never transmitted, and closing the tab clears it completely. The workflow is deliberately short: load the file, choose the options on the page, run the operation, and save the result. Every choice is applied before the file is written, so re-running with different settings takes seconds. practical limits apply (see the on-page limits); it pairs well with the related tools linked beside this page when one step is not the whole job. Key facts — Processing: runs entirely in your browser, client-side; Access: free with no account required; File limits: see the on-page limits; Privacy: the file never leaves the device.
How to use
Upload a PDF
Enter keywords to cover
Click "Whiteout text" and download
FAQ
Will my file be uploaded?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser — your file is never uploaded.
Are there any limits?
Whiteout masks text visually only — the underlying text remains selectable and copyable. For true removal use Redact.
Is whiteout secure enough for confidential data?
No. Whiteout only places white boxes over text as a visual mask; the underlying text layer remains intact and can still be selected and copied. For sensitive confidential data or PII, always use "Redact PDF" or "PII Redaction" to permanently remove the content.
Can I process multiple files in bulk?
A single tool page handles one task at a time; for bulk work use the Batch Processing workflow and add this tool as a step to run a whole set at once.
Is the processed file still editable?
Yes. Whiteout simply adds a white overlay on the page without deleting underlying text data. The output PDF remains standard and editable, and the overlay can even be moved in a PDF editor to reveal the text underneath.