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White out parts of a PDF

Cover text, lines or marks with a clean white (or any color) box, the digital version of correction tape, and type something new on top if you like.

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How to whiteout PDF

It takes less than a minute with PDFHeron.

  1. Open the PDF

    Drop your file onto this page.

  2. Choose Whiteout

    Drag over the area you want to cover. Pick a fill color that matches the page if it isn’t white.

  3. Add new content

    Use the Text tool to type replacement text on top.

  4. Save

    Download your corrected PDF.

Whiteout or delete?

Whiteout is perfect for scans and quick visual fixes. If you want text gone from the file itself, use Delete text (the Objects tool) or Redact instead, since whiteout covers content without removing it.

Why use PDFHeron to whiteout PDF?

Private by design

PDFHeron processes files on your device. No uploads, no cloud copies, no one else ever sees your documents.

Real editing

Change existing text and delete content from the file itself, not just paint boxes on top of it.

Instant & offline-ready

No queues or upload waits. Big documents open in seconds, and editing keeps working without a connection.

True redaction

Redacted areas are permanently removed from saved PDFs, so hidden text can’t be copied back out.

Standard PDF output

Saved files are regular PDFs with selectable text that open in Acrobat, Preview, Chrome and every other reader.

Free, or $2 once

Use every tool for free. Remove the footer forever with a one-time Pro license, with no subscription.

Whiteout PDF: FAQ

Does whiteout remove the text underneath?

No, it covers it visually. Use Redact or the Objects tool to remove content permanently.

Can I change the whiteout color?

Yes. Select the box and choose any fill color to match the page background.

Does it work on scanned documents?

Yes. Whiteout works on any page, including scans and photos.

Related PDF tools

Redact PDFPermanently black out sensitive info.Edit PDFChange existing text right on the page.Delete text from PDFRemove words, lines, bullets and shapes.Add text to PDFType anywhere: notes, labels, answers.

Helpful guides

How to redact a PDF properlyBlack boxes don’t always remove the text underneath. Learn how real PDF redaction works, a step-by-step method, and how to check your redactions.6 min read

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