PDF Eraser
Remove any overlay
from your PDF
Stroke over text boxes, images, shapes, annotations, or signatures to delete them. The eraser targets the topmost element under your brush — no precise clicking required.
File never leaves your device
What the eraser removes
Text boxes
Remove any text overlay you placed — including styled text with background fills or borders.
Images
Erase inserted image overlays from the page without affecting the original PDF background.
Shapes
Stroke over rectangles, ellipses, lines, or arrows to delete them in one gesture.
Annotations
Remove highlights, underlines, strikethroughs, or freehand drawings.
Signatures
Delete a placed signature image if you need to reposition or replace it.
Whiteout & links
Remove whiteout blocks, redaction boxes, form fields, and hyperlink overlays.
Three ways to remove content
Eraser tool
Stroke over any overlay to remove the topmost element. No selection needed. Best when elements overlap.
Delete key
Select an element first, then press Delete or Backspace. Precise single-element removal.
Whiteout / Redact
To cover or remove original PDF content (not your overlays), use the Whiteout or Redact tool instead.
Frequently asked questions
What can the eraser remove?
The eraser removes overlay elements you have placed in the editor — text boxes, images, shapes, annotations, signatures, whiteout blocks, links, and form fields. It targets the topmost element at each point of the stroke.
Can the eraser remove original PDF content?
No. The eraser only removes objects placed by the editor during the current session. Original PDF content (text, images from the source file) is not affected. To cover original content use the Whiteout tool; to permanently delete it use the Redact tool.
How does the eraser decide what to remove?
As you stroke, the eraser collects all points along the path and finds the topmost overlay element under each point. Only the top element is removed — it will not accidentally delete multiple layers at once.
Can I undo an erase action?
Yes. Press Cmd+Z (Mac) or Ctrl+Z (Windows) immediately after erasing to restore the removed element.
Can I erase a whiteout block that covers original content?
Yes. If you placed a whiteout block yourself during the session, the eraser will remove it, revealing the original content underneath.
Is there a difference between the eraser and the Delete key?
Yes. The Delete key removes the currently selected element instantly. The eraser lets you stroke over any area and remove whatever overlay is there without needing to select it first — useful when elements overlap.