--- title: "PHP PDF redaction library: Permanent & secure | Nutrient" canonical_url: "https://www.nutrient.io/guides/web/redaction/php/" md_url: "https://www.nutrient.io/guides/web/redaction/php.md" last_updated: "2026-11-11T12:42:25.776Z" description: "Permanently redact PDF content in your PHP app with Nutrient Web SDK. Search and redact text or patterns directly in the browser." --- # PHP PDF redaction library Nutrient Web SDK is a JavaScript library for permanently redacting content in PDF documents (not just obscuring it). It is fully compatible with PHP and offers developers a robust API to automate redaction, as well as a beautiful UI for creating, previewing, and applying redactions in any PHP-based web app. [Launch demo](https://www.nutrient.io/demo/redaction) ## Key capabilities - **Create, preview, apply** — Programmatically or using the UI - **True redaction** — Permanently remove content (not just obscure it) - **Search and redact** — For strings, preset patterns, or regex - **Client-side** — Redact directly in the browser (no server needed) - **Customizable** — Trigger workflows, adjust colors, and overlay text - **Browser support** — Works on all modern browsers and devices - **Extendable** — Add editing, bookmarks, OCR, and more ## Guides for redaction **[Introduction to redaction](https://www.nutrient.io/guides/web/redaction/introduction-to-redaction.md)**\ Learn about the basics of PDF redaction **[Programmatic redaction](https://www.nutrient.io/guides/web/redaction/introduction-to-redaction.md)**\ How to use the API to programmatically redact content from PDFs **[Redact preset patterns](https://www.nutrient.io/guides/web/redaction/preset-patterns.md)**\ How to automate redaction by searching for preset text patterns **[Redact regex patterns](https://www.nutrient.io/guides/web/redaction/regex-patterns.md)**\ How to automate redaction by using regex patterns in text search **[Search and redact](https://www.nutrient.io/guides/web/redaction/search-and-redact.md)**\ How to automatically create redactions based on search criteria **[Built-in redaction UI](https://www.nutrient.io/guides/web/redaction/built-in-ui.md)**\ Learn about the document operations available in the redaction UI **Call to Action** Start your free trial for unlimited access and expert support. [Learn More](https://www.nutrient.io/sdk/web/getting-started/other-frameworks/javascript.md) ## FAQ Here are a few frequently asked questions about redaction in Nutrient Web SDK. #### What types of content can be redacted with Nutrient Web SDK? You can redact text and other content permanently from PDFs, ensuring it’s completely removed, and not just obscured. #### How can I integrate redaction features into my app? You can integrate redaction features using the robust API provided by Nutrient Web SDK. #### Can redactions be applied automatically based on search criteria? Yes, you can automate redactions by searching for text strings, preset patterns, or regex patterns. #### Is it possible to customize the redaction process? Yes, the redaction process is highly customizable, allowing you to adjust colors, overlay text, and trigger workflows. #### Do I need server-side processing for redacting PDFs? No, all redactions can be performed client side directly in the browser, with no server-side processing required. --- ## Related pages - [JavaScript PDF redaction library](/guides/web/redaction.md) - [Angular PDF redaction library](/guides/web/redaction/angular.md) - [ASP.NET PDF redaction library](/guides/web/redaction/aspnet.md) - [Blazor PDF redaction library](/guides/web/redaction/blazor.md) - [Redact PDFs using JavaScript tools](/guides/web/redaction/built-in-ui.md) - [Choose the right redaction workflow](/guides/web/redaction/choose-the-right-redaction-workflow.md) - [Headless redaction](/guides/web/redaction/headless.md) - [HTML5 PDF redaction library](/guides/web/redaction/html5.md) - [PDF redaction techniques for your documents](/guides/web/redaction/introduction-to-redaction.md) - [jQuery PDF redaction library](/guides/web/redaction/jquery.md) - [Laravel PDF redaction library](/guides/web/redaction/laravel.md) - [Next.js PDF redaction library](/guides/web/redaction/nextjs.md) - [Nuxt.js PDF redaction library](/guides/web/redaction/nuxtjs.md) - [Automate document redaction with predefined patterns](/guides/web/redaction/preset-patterns.md) - [Production-safe redaction workflow](/guides/web/redaction/production-safe-workflow.md) - [Programmatically redact PDFs using JavaScript](/guides/web/redaction/programmatically.md) - [React PDF redaction library](/guides/web/redaction/react.md) - [Redact PDFs using regex](/guides/web/redaction/regex-patterns.md) - [Search and redact PDFs using JavaScript](/guides/web/redaction/search-and-redact.md) - [Svelte PDF redaction library](/guides/web/redaction/svelte.md) - [TypeScript PDF redaction library](/guides/web/redaction/typescript.md) - [Vue.js PDF redaction library](/guides/web/redaction/vuejs.md)