SimpleTools Redact

SimpleTools Redact was created for people who need to prepare PDFs before sending, publishing or archiving documents that contain sensitive information. Redact private data, clean metadata, sanitize documents, recognize text with OCR and process multiple files in batch — all with a focus on local processing and offline use. Instead of relying on uploads to online services and later file deletion, SimpleTools Redact prioritizes a more direct approach: your documents stay on your device during the workflow. Key features - Redact sensitive data before sharing - Clean PDF metadata from the file - Sanitize documents to reduce traces and exposure - OCR to recognize text in PDFs and images - Batch processing to apply the same action to multiple files - Inspect PDFs to review document information - Protect PDFs with a password - Sign PDFs as a final step in the workflow Product advantages - Local processing: your files remain on your device - Offline use: more control and less dependence on cloud services - Practical privacy: useful for documents containing sensitive data - One-time purchase: no recurring subscription to access the product core Who it is for - SimpleTools Redact is useful for legal and administrative professionals, as well as anyone handling contracts, reports, receipts, statements, personal documents or files that must be reviewed before sharing.