How to use Smart Redact (Aadhaar, PAN & PII)
Security · Premium tool
Smart Redact finds personal identifiers, lets you review them, then permanently redacts what you select. India is the default pack; US / EU / UK packs are available in the tool.
Smart Redact — visual walkthrough
What is detected
- India: Aadhaar, PAN, mobile, email, IFSC, passport, cards, bank a/c
- US: SSN, email, cards
- EU: IBAN, email, cards
- UK: National Insurance (NINo), email, cards
Quick steps
- Sign in with Premium access.
- Upload the PDF containing personal data (or start from /redact-pii).
- Open Smart Redact, pick a pack (India / US / EU / UK), then click Detect PII.
- Review the checklist; select or deselect matches.
- Click Redact selected, review pages, then download.
Important
Always manually review output before publishing or sharing. Handwritten IDs and unusual formats may not be detected. Guest uploads auto-delete after about one hour.
Frequently asked questions
What does Smart Redact detect?
Aadhaar, PAN, mobile numbers, email, IFSC, passport and card-like numbers. You choose which matches to redact.
How does Detect → Review → Apply work?
Click Detect PII, review the checklist, select what to remove, then Redact selected. Always review the PDF before sharing.
Should I review redacted output?
Yes. Automated detection may miss handwritten or unusual formats.