# PDF Anonymizer Report Automatically redact names, emails, and phone numbers, then export anonymized PDF > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/pdf-anonymizer-report - **Category:** PDF Tools - **Keywords:** pdf, anonymize, privacy, redact, email, phone, name ## Overview Auto-detect sensitive fields and mask them in PDF output. **What it does:** - Detects email and phone patterns - Detects names from common labeled fields (e.g. Name/姓名) - Draws replacement/masking overlays in place - Returns anonymization summary report in metadata ## Inputs - **Source PDF File** (file): Upload one PDF - **Detect Names** (checkbox) - **Mask Style** (select) - **Draw Anonymized Badge** (checkbox) ## When to use - Preparing sensitive documents for public release or external sharing. - Redacting personal identifiable information (PII) from client reports or legal forms. - Ensuring GDPR or privacy compliance before uploading documents to shared cloud storage. ## How it works - Upload your source PDF file to the tool. - Select your preferred masking style, such as replacing text with labels or applying blur blocks. - Enable name detection to automatically identify and redact names based on common field labels. - Process the file to receive an anonymized PDF with an optional summary report badge. ## Use cases - Redacting customer contact details from internal feedback forms. - Anonymizing employee records before sharing them with third-party auditors. - Masking personal information in public-facing research papers or case studies. ## Frequently asked questions ### What types of sensitive data can this tool detect? The tool automatically identifies email addresses, phone numbers, and names associated with common field labels like 'Name' or '姓名'. ### Can I choose how the sensitive data is hidden? Yes, you can choose between 'Replace Label' to swap text with a placeholder or 'Blur Block' to obscure the area entirely. ### Is the original PDF file modified? The tool generates a new, anonymized version of your PDF; your original file remains unchanged. ### Does the tool provide a summary of what was redacted? Yes, you can enable the 'Draw Anonymized Badge' option to include a visual summary report directly on the output document. ### Is there a file size limit for uploads? The tool supports PDF files up to 300MB. ## Related tools - [PDF Deskew](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/pdf-deskew): Automatically detect and correct skewed (tilted) PDF pages. 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