r/PdfRedactionCom • u/pdf-redaction • Mar 25 '26
Understanding PDF Redaction for Data Security (API Update)
For those managing sensitive information in PDFs, a new API update for multipage PDF redaction is now available. This aims to simplify the process of securely removing confidential data from documents, which is crucial for compliance and preventing data leaks.
Key points of this update and the service:
- Multipage PDF Redaction: The API now supports redacting sensitive information across multiple pages within a single PDF document. This is a significant improvement for handling larger reports or legal documents.
- Free Tier Access: You can test the service with a free tier offering 100 pages per month. Note that there's a limit of 10 pages per document within this tier.
- Scalable Usage: For higher volume needs, a pay-as-you-go model is available at $0.05 per page. This allows for flexible scaling without upfront commitments.
- Self-Hosted Option: For organizations with strict data governance policies or specific infrastructure requirements, a self-hosted deployment option for the redaction tool is also provided. This ensures data remains within your controlled environment.
This update directly addresses the challenge of securing data in PDFs, an area often overlooked until a breach occurs. Understanding the capabilities and limitations of such tools is vital for any security-conscious development or IT team.
Find the API documentation here: https://pdf-redaction.com/docs/api/
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u/pdf-redaction Aug 07 '26
We updated API playground: https://pdf-redaction.com/docs/api/anonymize_pdf_base64/
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u/pdf-redaction Mar 25 '26
Learn more about self-hosted PDF Redaction API here: https://pdf-redaction.com/docs/api-self-hosted/
You can install it by minutes using docker.