Whiteout a PDF: quick answer
To whiteout pdf online, upload the file, choose Whiteout and drag a box over the text or image you want to cover. You can set the fill colour and border, or pick the exact page colour with the eyedropper. Type new text on top if needed. Free, no sign up.
Drag a box over anything you want to hide and it is covered with white. You can then type new text on top.
How to whiteout PDF online
- Upload the PDF.
- Choose Whiteout.
- Drag a box over the area.
- Apply changes and download.
Why use PDFPro to whiteout PDF online?
One drag
Cover any area quickly.
Combine with text
Type a replacement on top of the white box.
What can you use it for?
- Cover an old price and type the new one on top.
- Hide a stray mark or note on a scanned page.
- Blank out a field in a form before reusing it as a template.
- Cover a logo area and place a new logo image over it.
Whiteout PDF: frequently asked questions
＋Does whiteout permanently remove the hidden text?
Whiteout covers content visually. The text underneath may still be in the file. Do not rely on it to hide sensitive information.
＋Does whiteout remove the text underneath?
No. Whiteout only covers content. The text underneath stays in the file and can still be selected or copied. Do not use it to hide passwords, ID numbers or other sensitive information.
＋Can I use a colour other than white?
Yes. Pick any fill colour and border, or use the eyedropper to sample the colour from the page itself, which helps when the background is cream, grey or tinted.
＋Should I use whiteout or edit the text directly?
If the PDF has real text, editing it directly is cleaner and keeps the font. Use whiteout for scanned pages, images, or anything that cannot be clicked as text.
＋How do I cover text in PDF without editing it?
Choose Whiteout and drag a box over the words. The box hides them on the page, and you can type something new on top if you need to.
＋Can I erase text in PDF permanently?
Not with whiteout, which only covers content. To erase text in PDF files for good, edit the real text directly and delete it, which works if the PDF is not a scan.