#149 · Local PDF inspection

PDF Redaction Area Planner

Render PDF pages locally, draw proposed redaction rectangles, and download a coordinate plan for later secure redaction.

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How to use PDF Redaction Area Planner

  1. Select one PDF. Password-protected or damaged files may not open.
  2. Run the local inspection and review each finding with its evidence.
  3. Download the JSON report for your records. Treat findings as review leads, not a malware verdict.

What this tool checks

Renders one page at a time and records user-drawn rectangles in PDF coordinates. The downloaded plan does not alter the source PDF.

The PDF stays in this browser tab. No detected link, script, attachment, or action is opened or executed.

Supported formats and limits

InputOne standard PDF file
OutputOn-screen findings and a JSON report
LimitsEncrypted, malformed, XFA, or heavily obfuscated PDFs may expose incomplete information.

Tips for better results

  • Keep the original untouched until your review is complete.
  • Confirm flagged URLs in a separate security workflow before visiting them.
  • Use a dedicated sanitizer when you must remove active content.

FAQ

Can PDF Redaction Area Planner inspect a password-protected PDF?

Only when the browser PDF engine can open it without a password prompt. Encrypted content that cannot be decoded is reported as unsupported.

Does PDF Redaction Area Planner upload my document?

No. The selected file is read locally in the browser, and the downloadable report is generated in the same tab.

Can a clean result prove that my PDF is safe?

No. Static browser checks can miss encrypted, malformed, or deliberately obfuscated content. Use the report as one part of a security review.

Will PDF Redaction Area Planner change or sanitize the original PDF?

No. It creates a coordinate plan only; apply the plan with a tool that permanently removes the underlying content.

Why might PDF Redaction Area Planner show incomplete findings?

Complex XFA forms, encrypted object streams, nonstandard actions, and damaged cross-reference data may not be fully exposed by browser libraries.

Review guidance

InfoDocument fact; usually no immediate action.
ReviewCheck the finding in context.
HighDo not interact until independently verified.