Mask Aadhaar & PAN
Automatically find Aadhaar and PAN numbers in a PDF and black them out, keeping the last 4 digits if you like.
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How to use Mask Aadhaar & PAN
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Choose a PDF
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Pick Aadhaar, PAN or both
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Download the masked PDF
Good to know
- Finds numbers in the document's text layer. Numbers inside photos or scans need OCR first, or use Redact PDF.
- Pages with masked numbers are flattened to images so the hidden digits can't be copied or recovered.
Frequently asked questions
Can the hidden digits be recovered?
No. Pages with masked numbers are flattened to images, so the original digits are removed from those pages — not just covered.
Is Mask Aadhaar & PAN private?
Yes. This tool runs entirely in your web browser. Your files are processed on your device and are never uploaded to our servers.
Is there a file size limit?
Without an account you can process files up to 50 MB. Paid plans raise the limits.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It works in any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.