Bank statement redaction
Redact a bank statement before you send it
Landlords, mortgage brokers, visa offices and accountants often ask for a bank statement when they only need to see your name, address or income. RedactSnap lets you hide everything else in your browser, and the statement never leaves your computer.
Drop a PDF here, or click to choose
PDF, PNG or JPG
Opens in your browser. The file is never uploaded.
What to hide on a bank statement
Account and card numbers
Card numbers are flagged automatically. Add your account number, sort code or IBAN as a custom term and every occurrence is found.
Individual transactions
Draw a box over rows that reveal where you shop, who you pay or your medical and personal spending.
Balances you don't need to disclose
Keep the income line visible and hide savings balances or overdraft details.
Contact details
Email addresses and phone numbers are detected automatically.
How to redact a bank statement PDF
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Drop the statement PDF into the box above. It opens locally in your browser.
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Run Smart Scan to flag card numbers, emails and phone numbers, then add your account number as a custom term.
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Drag boxes over any transaction rows or balances you want to hide.
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Export. Each page is flattened, so the hidden numbers cannot be copied or searched.
Why not just use a highlighter tool?
Most "black out" features in PDF viewers add a shape on top of the text. The account number is still in the file and can be copied, searched or revealed by deleting the shape. Banks also embed text in a selectable layer even when the statement looks like an image.
RedactSnap rasterises each page on export, so the PDF you send has no text layer behind the black boxes.
Why statements shouldn't go to an upload site
A bank statement is a near-complete fraud kit: name, address, account details and spending patterns. Uploading it to a free online converter puts a copy on someone else's server, even if it is promised to be deleted later. RedactSnap does the work on your device, so there is nothing to delete.
Frequently asked questions
What do landlords usually need from a bank statement?
Typically your name, address, the statement period and regular income credits. Ask what they need to verify, then hide the rest. Many will accept a statement with individual transactions removed.
Will a lender accept a redacted statement?
It depends on the lender. Some underwriting checks need full transaction history. Ask before you redact. If they accept partial statements, RedactSnap lets you keep the required lines readable.
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
No. RedactSnap reads the PDF with your browser's File API and processes it in memory on your device. There is no upload endpoint and no server-side copy of your document. You can confirm this by opening your browser's network tab while you redact.
Is the redaction permanent or just a black box on top?
Permanent. A black rectangle drawn in an ordinary PDF editor can be copied around or deleted, leaving the text underneath readable. RedactSnap exports every page as a flattened image, so the original text layer, fonts and hidden objects are not carried into the file you download.