Redact PDF, Word & Excel
with AI

Document redaction is the process of permanently removing or obscuring sensitive information from a document before sharing it. Unlike simply hiding text, proper redaction ensures the underlying data cannot be recovered. Redactly uses AI to detect and redact sensitive information across PDF, Word, and Excel files.

Yes. Redactly offers a free tier that covers up to 20 pages per month with no watermark and no account required. For higher volume needs, our Pro plan offers 200 pages per month with audit logs and batch processing.

Yes! Redactly supports PDF, Word (.docx), and Excel (.xlsx) files. PDF and Word redaction are available on the free tier, while Excel redaction is available on the Pro plan. Other redaction tools only work with PDFs, requiring you to convert documents first. For Excel files specifically, the AI scans every cell across all sheets — including hidden sheets — to detect names, SSNs, financial account numbers, and salary figures. See our Excel redaction guide for a detailed walkthrough.

Redactly uses Claude AI by Anthropic to analyze your document with contextual understanding. Unlike simple regex pattern matching, AI understands context — it knows "John Smith" is a name, "555 Main Street" is an address, and "123-45-6789" is a Social Security number. Redactly is an independent service providing a custom interface for document redaction and is not affiliated with Anthropic.

Absolutely. Documents are processed locally where possible and cleared after you download the redacted version. Extracted text is sent securely to AI for detection and is not stored, logged, or used for training. We do not store, cache, or retain your documents.

Yes. Redactly shows you every detected item highlighted on your document. You can keep or reject each detection before applying visual redactions. This gives you full control over the final result.

Redactly detects 25+ types of PII including names, email addresses, phone numbers, SSNs, bank account numbers, credit card numbers, passport details, medical record numbers, addresses, dates of birth, tax IDs, and more.

No account is needed to use Redactly's free tier. Simply upload your document and start redacting. An account is only required for Pro features like dashboard, audit logs, and higher page limits.

Redactly's in-browser processing model aligns with GDPR data minimization principles. The AI detects all 18 HIPAA Safe Harbor identifiers. Pro plan includes audit logs and redaction certificates for compliance documentation.

Redactly is the only online tool that supports PDF, Word (.docx), and Excel (.xlsx) natively — PDF and Word are free, with Excel available on Pro. Most competitors only handle PDFs. Redactly also uses AI-powered contextual detection instead of regex patterns, which means fewer false positives and more accurate results.