How to redact a utility bill
Open the bill in PDFRedax, press one button to find sensitive numbers, review, and export a clean copy. Processing stays on your device.
Runs in your browser. The file is never uploaded. First page free, no account.
What is sensitive in a utility bill
Account numberThe main identifier, usually in the header. Often the whole point of the redaction.
Amount due and usageRedact if you only need to prove the address, not the charges.
Name on the accountHighlight to redact when sharing as proof of address only.
Payment and bank detailsAny card or bank account printed on the bill.
Meter and service numbersReference numbers that can identify the account.
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
- I need a utility bill as proof of address. What should I redact?
- Many people keep the name and address visible and black out the account number, amount, and any payment details. Review each item and untick what you want to keep.
- Is the bill uploaded?
- No. It is redacted in your browser and never sent anywhere.
- Is it free?
- A one-page bill is free, with no account.