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Plainfile

PDF redaction that actually deletes — no uploads

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  1. Launches Plainfile launched on Product Hunt

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About the startup

Most "redaction" tools draw black boxes over text — anyone can copy it right back out. PlainFile removes the content from the PDF structure itself, entirely in your browser. No uploads, no accounts, no watermarks. And It's open source (AGPL).

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