How to redact a pay stub
Open the pay stub in PDFRedax, press one button, review what it found, and export a safe copy. Everything happens on your device.
Runs in your browser. The file is never uploaded. First page free, no account.
What is sensitive in a pay stub
Social Security numberOften shown in full or as the last four digits. Detected automatically.
Bank account for direct depositAccount and routing numbers in the deposit section.
Gross and net payRedact if you are proving employment, not income level.
Employee ID and home addressHighlight the address by hand; IDs are detected as reference numbers.
Employer tax IDsEINs and state IDs printed in the footer.
Three steps
- Open your PDFIt opens in your browser and stays on your device. One file or many.
- Press one buttonSensitive info is found and blacked out. Untick anything you want to keep, or highlight more.
- Save the safe copyRedacted text is removed from the file for good, not hidden under a box.
Your document never leaves your device
- Everything runs in your browser, even OCR for scanned pages.
- Redacted text is removed from the file, not hidden under a box. Once exported, it cannot be recovered.
- No account, no uploads. You can verify it yourself.
Questions
- Can I redact a pay stub for an apartment application?
- Yes. Many renters black out their SSN and bank details but leave name and pay visible. Review each item and untick anything you want to keep.
- Does it work on a photo or scan of a pay stub?
- Yes. Scanned pages are read with OCR that runs on your device, then redacted the same way.
- Is there an account or subscription?
- No. One page is free, and longer documents are a one-time charge by total pages.