ID Redactor Free Online: Hide Passport or ID Details
Hide names, birth dates, document numbers, address lines, and MRZ text from ID document scans before sharing them.
ID Redactor is useful when passports, driving licences, and identity cards need to be shared with only limited visible information. It focuses on common identity fields and creates an export where the hidden data is burned into the result instead of left underneath an overlay.
How to Use It
- Upload your document image and wait for the local preview to load.
- Adjust the settings: Choose which identity fields to hide, set the OCR language and output format, then export the redacted ID image or PDF.
- Download the result: Download the processed file directly to your device.
Controls and Options
Keep only the ID fields that truly need to be hidden enabled so the export stays readable while still masking the sensitive parts.
Formats and Output
Input: JPG, PNG, WebP. Output: PNG or PDF. Common ID fields such as names, birth dates, document numbers, address lines, and MRZ rows can be masked in the export.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of details does ID Redactor try to hide?
Pixlane looks for common identity fields such as names, birth dates, document numbers, address lines, and machine-readable MRZ sections when they are OCR-detectable.
Is the redaction permanent in the exported file?
Yes. The exported result burns the redaction into the output instead of keeping the original details under an overlay.
Does it work on photographed ID cards too?
Yes. It works on scans and phone photos as long as the relevant details are OCR-readable.
Is ID Redactor free to use?
Yes. ID Redactor on Pixlane is free and browser-based.
Are my files stored on a server?
Supported media processing runs on your device, and file contents are not uploaded for processing. Site analytics and the assistant are separate.
How long does processing take?
Processing runs directly in your browser. Completion time varies with the operation, file size, browser, and device.
What is the maximum file size?
There is no server upload limit because processing stays on this device. Very large files can still be constrained by available browser and device memory.
Does this tool work on mobile devices?
Pixlane runs in supported browsers on desktop and mobile; availability varies by required APIs. No app download is needed.