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ID Redaction + OCR

Automatically mask emails, phone numbers, and ID strings on photos before OCR so you can safely extract the remaining text.

Blur sensitive ID numbers before you share a transcript. Accepts images (JPG, PNG, HEIC) and PDFs.

Drag & drop supported. Processing happens locally in your browser; nothing is uploaded.

How to use ID Redaction + OCR

Need to share an ID photo without exposing sensitive details? This tool blurs likely personal identifiers before running OCR, giving you a privacy-safe transcript plus a downloadable redacted image for audits or quick reviews. Pattern detection homes in on emails, phone numbers, and SSN-style strings while preserving the remaining context so teams can review documents quickly without exposing regulated data.

  1. Upload a scan or photo of the ID or document that contains sensitive numbers.
  2. Wait while the worker detects rows containing emails, phone numbers, or SSN-style patterns and applies on-canvas blurs.
  3. Preview the redacted image, confirm the blurred sections look correct, and read through the sanitized OCR text.
  4. Download the redacted JPG or copy the scrubbed transcript to share with stakeholders.

Always verify redactions before sending documents outside your team. This workflow is a speedy assist, not a substitute for compliance review. Pair the redacted download with your document retention policy so you can prove sensitive fields were masked before sharing.

FAQ

What gets redacted?

The tool looks for emails, phone numbers, and SSN-style patterns, then blurs those text rows before running OCR on the sanitized image.

Is this legal advice?

No. The redaction is best-effort and meant for quick reviews. Confirm compliance requirements before sharing documents externally.

Can I download the redacted image?

Yes. A redacted preview and download button appear next to the OCR output for easy archiving.

Does processing stay local?

Absolutely. Both redaction and OCR run entirely in your browser so the original never leaves your device.

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