PDF Redaction SDK
Redact PDFs with a secure, efficient PDF redaction library
Use our PDF redaction SDK to redact sensitive, confidential, and privileged information. Comply with GDPR and other privacy laws by permanently removing personally identifiable information (PII) from PDF documents.
How it works
Permanent data removal
Redaction in PDFs is a two-stage process.
step 1
Use the intuitive UI to select text, images, or patterns. Or, leverage the API to automatically identify sensitive data (e.g. credit cards, email addresses).
Step 2
Confirm and permanently remove the marked data from the document, ensuring it can never be recovered.
Customizable PDF redaction library for workflows
Manual redaction
Give users a hands-on approach to selecting and applying redactions with a clear, confirmation-based UI.
Semi-automated workflow
Utilize powerful search patterns and regex through the Search API to identify sensitive content with precision.
Fully automated batch redaction
Scale up redaction for large datasets using automation to handle high-volume documents effortlessly.
KEY FEATURES
Comprehensive redaction tools for developers
From manual redaction to fully automated workflows, our PDF redaction library (SDK) empowers you to secure sensitive data with precision, efficiency, and complete confidence.
Intuitive redaction markup
Select sensitive content manually or programmatically. Use advanced search patterns like regular expressions to locate and mark PII, financial data, and other confidential information effortlessly.
Select sensitive content manually or programmatically. Use advanced search patterns like regular expressions to locate and mark PII, financial data, and other confidential information effortlessly.
Regex-driven search
Leverage powerful regex-based search tools to identify patterns such as credit card numbers, email addresses, or other standardized data formats quickly and accurately.
Leverage powerful regex-based search tools to identify patterns such as credit card numbers, email addresses, or other standardized data formats quickly and accurately.
Customizable confirmation UI
Enhance user control by implementing an intuitive redaction UI with confirmation steps, providing clear visibility before applying irreversible changes.
Enhance user control by implementing an intuitive redaction UI with confirmation steps, providing clear visibility before applying irreversible changes.
Benefits
Full API control
Customize redaction workflows to suit any application — from interactive UIs to fully automated processes.
Effortless batch processing
Redact sensitive data across thousands of PDFs simultaneously with seamless server integration.
Regulatory compliance, guaranteed
Meet the highest standards for privacy laws like GDPR and HIPAA with precise, permanent data removal.
Knowledge center
Frequently asked questions
What platforms and frameworks are compatible with Nutrient's PDF redaction SDK?
Nutrient's SDK is fully compatible with various platforms and frameworks, including:
- JavaScript and web applications — Integration with JavaScript-based web applications, offering both programmatic and UI-based redaction capabilities.
- React — Seamless integration with React applications, providing a robust API and intuitive UI components for redaction tasks.
- React Native — Support for React Native apps, enabling redaction functionalities on mobile platforms.
- UWP (Universal Windows Platform) — Integration capabilities for Windows applications, allowing redaction features within UWP app.
- Android — Support for Android applications, enabling secure redaction on mobile devices.
Can the redaction user interface be customized to fit specific application requirements?
Yes. The SDK offers a customizable user interface, allowing developers to adjust colors, overlay text, and trigger specific workflows. This flexibility ensures the redaction tools can be tailored to align with the design and functionality requirements of the host application.
Is the redaction process performed client-side or server-side, and what are the implications for data security?
The SDK performs redaction operations directly in the browser on the client side, eliminating the need for server-side processing. This approach enhances data security by ensuring sensitive documents aren’t transmitted over networks or stored on external servers during the redaction process.
How does the SDK facilitate automated redaction processes?
Nutrient's SDK provides a robust API that enables automated redaction by searching for specific text strings, preset patterns (such as credit card numbers or email addresses), or custom regular expressions. This automation streamlines the redaction process, reducing manual effort and the potential for human error.
What types of content can be redacted using Nutrient's PDF redaction SDK?
The SDK allows for the permanent removal of various content types within PDF documents, including text, images, and vector graphics. This ensures sensitive information isn’t merely obscured, but rather completely eliminated from the document.