Detection and redaction run 100% in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Loading the name-detection model (first time only, cached after).

How the PII redactor works

Paste any text, choose how you want detected data masked, and press Detect & redact. The tool first finds structured data by pattern (emails, phone numbers, credit-card-like numbers, national IDs, IP addresses and URLs), then uses a small on-device AI model to spot people, organizations and locations. It highlights what it found and gives you a cleaned copy to share.

Private by design

Everything happens in your browser. Your text is never uploaded, which is exactly what you want when the whole point is to remove sensitive information. The name-detection model downloads once and is cached for instant use after that.

Always review before sharing

Automated redaction is a strong first pass, not a guarantee. Names written unusually, uncommon ID formats, or context-specific secrets can slip through, and occasionally ordinary words get flagged. Read the result before you send it, especially for legal, medical, or financial documents.

Working with text a lot? Try the case converter, the word counter, or browse all free tools.

Frequently asked questions

Is my text sent anywhere?
No. Detection and redaction run entirely in your browser, so your text never leaves your device.
What does it detect?
Emails, phones, card-like numbers, national IDs, IPs and URLs by pattern, plus people, organizations and locations using an on-device AI model.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free and private, with no signup.
Is it perfect?
No automated redactor is perfect. Always review the result before sharing sensitive documents.
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