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.

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PDF Anonymizer Report

Automatically redact names, emails, and phone numbers, then export anonymized PDF

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What this tool helps you do

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

Execution

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2 examples

Replace-style Anonymization

Masks detected fields with replacement labels and adds anonymized report badge

{
  "type": "file",
  "filePath": "/public/samples/pdf/pdf-anonymizer-report-example1.pdf"
}

Blur-style Anonymization

Applies blur blocks without labels for cleaner anonymized visual output

{
  "type": "file",
  "filePath": "/public/samples/pdf/pdf-anonymizer-report-example2.pdf"
}

Inputs

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4 options

FilesUpload source files for this workflow.1

Source PDF FilefileRequired

Single file max size: 100 MBSupported types: application/pdf

SettingsAdjust formats, ranges, numbers, and modes.1

Mask StyleselectOptional

TogglesEnable or disable optional behavior.2

Detect NamescheckboxOptionalEnabled when checkedDraw Anonymized BadgecheckboxOptionalEnabled when checked

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PDF Anonymizer Report

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1. Replace-style Anonymization

2. Blur-style Anonymization

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