Redact a passport or ID card online

Many services ask for an ID copy – but you can hide what isn't strictly required. Blackline AI redacts MRZ, document number and signature so you keep control of your identity.

What gets redacted

  • Document number
  • MRZ machine-readable zone
  • Signature and photo (manual)
  • Date of birth
  • Place of birth and parents' names

How it works

  1. 1Drop your file into the editor – PDF, JPG or PNG.
  2. 2The AI scans every page and classifies sensitive items into categories.
  3. 3Toggle categories on/off, fine-tune or draw your own boxes.
  4. 4Export a flat, non-recoverable PDF in one click.
Permanent redaction

Black bars are baked into a flattened image – the text underneath cannot be copied, searched or recovered.

Runs in your browser

OCR, rendering and export happen on your device. Only extracted text is sent to AI for classification.

GDPR-friendly by design

Files are never stored on our servers. Close the tab and the document is gone.

Multi-page & scans

Works with multi-page PDFs and scanned images thanks to built-in OCR.

FAQ

Is it legal to send a redacted ID?+

It depends on the recipient. For hotels, marketplaces and gyms, redacting the number/MRZ is widely accepted. Government services usually require full copies.

Should I add a watermark like 'For Airbnb only'?+

Yes – use the watermark feature to add purpose-limited overlays before export.

Will the photo be removed automatically?+

Photos are removed via manual redaction – draw a box over the photo area.

Is my ID uploaded anywhere?+

No. Processing is local and the file is discarded when you close the tab.

Start redacting now

Free for 3 documents per month. No signup needed to try.