Redact — Censor & Blur Photos
Remove & hide text in images
About
Automatically detect and conceal sensitive text like SSNs, emails, and phone numbers in photos and PDFs. Offers various markup tools and freeform drawing for precise redaction, with all processing done on-device for maximum privacy.
What's New in Redact
1.1.0
July 9, 2026
Send photos to Redact from the Share sheet. Pick one or more images in Photos, tap Share → Redact, and they'll be waiting in the editor when you open the app.
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FAQ
What sensitive information can Redact automatically detect?
Redact uses AI to automatically find and hide Social Security numbers, emails, phone numbers, dates, names, addresses, and license plates. It can also detect international license plate formats.
Does Redact have ads?
No, Redact is ad-free. The application does not contain any advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.
How does Redact ensure user privacy?
Redact prioritizes privacy by performing 100% on-device processing. No data is uploaded to servers or the cloud, ensuring that what you redact stays redacted.
What markup tools are available in Redact?
Redact offers six markup tools: a solid black bar for redaction, highlight for emphasis, blur for soft concealment, pixelate for a mosaic effect, underline to mark passages, and strikethrough to cross out text.
Can Redact redact text in multi-page PDFs?
Yes, Redact fully supports multi-page PDFs. It can scan and apply redactions across every page, and you can navigate between pages easily.
How does the Smart Match feature work in Redact?
Smart Match allows you to redact a piece of information, like a name, once, and Redact will find and offer to redact all other instances of that same information across all pages with a single tap.
What file formats can Redact import and export?
You can import photos, screenshots, and multi-page PDFs into Redact. The app allows you to export your redacted files as flattened PDFs or JPEGs, with redactions permanently burned into the pixels.
Is Redact suitable for younger users?
Redact has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. Its intuitive interface and focus on privacy are beneficial for all ages.
