Aadhaar & PAN Privacy Masking — what it does
Redacts Aadhaar and PAN details from images with Verhoeff check-digit aware masking and QR code removal, drawn on a canvas in your browser. Built for the case where a document has to be sent somewhere — a form upload, a landlord, a KYC email — and the ID number must not travel with it.
How to use Aadhaar & PAN Privacy Masking
- Open the Aadhaar or PAN image. Nothing is uploaded; the canvas works on the file locally.
- Use the masking tools to cover the 12-digit Aadhaar number or the 10-character PAN, keeping the last four visible if the form asks for them.
- Remove the QR code. Aadhaar QR codes encode the details in machine-readable form, so masking the printed number while leaving the QR visible defeats the purpose.
- Check the preview, then download the redacted image.
- Keep the original somewhere safe — the redacted copy is what you forward.
Worked example: a masked Aadhaar that still leaks
A masked card image with only the last four digits visible, but the QR code untouched. Anyone can scan it and read the full number and address. That is why the tool treats QR removal as part of the job rather than an optional extra.
At a glance
| Input | Aadhaar or PAN card images |
|---|---|
| Masking | Number redaction with Verhoeff check-digit awareness, last-N-digits kept visible |
| Also removes | QR code, which otherwise carries the same details |
| Where it runs | 100% on-device canvas work — the image never leaves your browser |
Frequently asked questions
- What is Aadhaar & PAN Privacy Masking?
- 100% on-device Aadhaar & PAN card privacy redactor with Verhoeff checksum masking, QR removal, and visual canvas tools.
- Is Aadhaar & PAN Privacy Masking free to use?
- Yes — Aadhaar & PAN Privacy Masking is free to use, with no sign-up, no install and no account.
- Does Aadhaar & PAN Privacy Masking upload or store my data?
- No — Aadhaar & PAN Privacy Masking runs entirely in your browser, so your text, files and results never leave your device.
- Do I need to install anything to use Aadhaar & PAN Privacy Masking?
- No — it works in any modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari) with no downloads, accounts or plugins.
- Is the masked image good enough for KYC?
- For many submissions, yes — several services ask for a masked ID specifically. Where a full ID is required, mask only what the form does not need; the tool lets you keep any part visible.
- Can you recover the original from the redacted file?
- No. The redaction is painted onto the image data itself, so the downloaded file contains only the masked pixels — but keep the original, because you cannot edit a mask later.