PlainBytes Redactor
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plainbytes redactor

Redact PDFs without sending client data anywhere.

Runs entirely on your computer — no cloud upload, no AI service seeing your files. Automatic detection for 28 countries' identifier formats, plus manual review before you export.

100% offline Physical redaction 28 countries Manual review
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how it works

From open file to redacted export

Open and scan
01 Open & scan

Load a PDF and run detection for your region's formats.

Review flags
02 Review flags

See every flagged item with its risk category.

Adjust by hand
03 Adjust by hand

Add, remove, or fine-tune before finalizing.

Export
04 Export

Content and metadata permanently removed.

Why processing stays local

Most redaction tools — especially the AI-powered ones — upload your documents to a server before they can find and remove sensitive information. For anyone bound by confidentiality, privilege, or audit independence rules, that's a risk you shouldn't have to take just to redact a file.

PlainBytes Redactor does all detection and processing on your own device. Your files never leave your computer, and there's no account, no sync, and no server in the loop.

compliance

Designed for compliance-sensitive workflows

Local-first architecture that aligns with major data protection frameworks — no third-party data transfers during processing.

GDPR
European Union

Supports Article 17 right to erasure. Personal data is permanently removed from the PDF content stream — no third-party transfers during processing.

Right to erasure
HIPAA
United States

Protected Health Information never leaves your device. Permanent content removal meets PHI destruction requirements for covered entities.

PHI protection
CCPA
California, US

Enables complete removal of personal identifiers on request. Offline processing ensures no consumer data is shared with external services.

Data deletion

Note: PlainBytes Redactor is a tool designed to support compliance workflows. It does not constitute legal advice, and formal third-party certification has not been obtained.

Built for how solo practitioners actually work

For attorneys

Redact Social Security numbers, financial details, and other PII before e-filing or sharing discovery documents — without routing client files through a third-party cloud service.

For accountants

Redact account numbers, Social Security numbers, and client financial details before sharing audit working papers, tax filings, or year-end reports — without routing client data through a third-party cloud service.

For HR teams

Redact salary figures, Social Security numbers, and personal details before sharing offer letters, termination records, or personnel files with auditors, legal counsel, or in response to data requests.

What's included today

  • Physical redaction
  • 12-language interface
  • 28 countries' rule coverage
  • Batch processing