Black out personal details on a medical report
Share a report without exposing the patient’s identity, privately.
Medical reports carry some of the most sensitive information there is. When you need to share one, for a second opinion, a claim, or research, you can black out the identifying details first. This tool removes the covered content on export, all in your browser, so the report is never uploaded.
How to redact a medical report
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Add your report
Drop in the medical report PDF.
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Cover the details
Draw boxes over names, IDs, dates of birth and anything identifying.
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Apply and download
Export the report with those details permanently removed.
Why redact medical records on your device
Health information is deeply private and often legally protected. Redacting it in the browser means the identifiable report is never uploaded to a third-party server.
Frequently asked questions
Is the information really gone?+
Yes. On export the content under each box is deleted, so it cannot be recovered from the file.
Is the report uploaded?+
No. Redaction runs in your browser, so this sensitive document never reaches a server.
Should I also remove hidden data?+
Yes, for a full clean use Remove Metadata to strip author and other hidden fields.
Is it free?+
Yes, with no sign-up.