Local-first PDF redaction for permanently removing data

PlainBytes PDF Redactor is a local-first security tool that permanently removes sensitive data from PDFs by redacting text and images directly on the user’s device, ensuring no data ever leaves the machine. It is designed for privacy-conscious individuals, legal professionals, and organizations that require airtight document sanitization without relying on cloud services. The project is interesting because it addresses the critical gap in standard PDF redaction—which often only hides data rather than deleting it—by providing a verifiable, offline solution for permanent data removal.