How It Works
Protecting your private information is simple. No technical knowledge required. Just paste, review, and download.
Try It Live
See how it works with real examples. Click 'Detect' to start.
Click to automatically find names, emails, addresses, and more
3 Simple Steps
From raw text to protected document in seconds.
Paste Your Text
Copy your document, email, or any text into the box. You can also drag and drop files.
We Find Private Info
Our system automatically detects names, addresses, phone numbers, and 250+ other private details.
Download Protected
Get your protected text instantly. Copy it or download as a file. Safe to share with anyone.
Step by Step
Let's walk through each step in detail.
Paste or Upload Your Text
Copy any text from documents, emails, chat messages, or web pages. Simply paste it into the text box. You can also drag and drop files directly onto the page.
- Copy-paste from anywhere
- Drag and drop files (TXT, PDF, DOCX)
- Works with any text up to 1 million characters
- No signup needed to try
Paste text here or drop a file
Review What We Found
Our system automatically detects private information like names, addresses, phone numbers, and 250+ other types of sensitive data. Each type is color-coded for easy review.
- 256+ types of private information detected
- Color-coded by category
- Click any item to include or exclude
- Works in 27 languages
Download Protected Text
Choose how you want to protect the data, then download your protected document. Copy it to clipboard or save as a file. Safe to share with anyone.
- 5 different protection methods
- Copy to clipboard with one click
- Download as TXT or DOCX
- Keep original formatting
Dear [PERSON],
Your appointment at [LOCATION] is confirmed for tomorrow.
Please call [PHONE] if you need to reschedule.
Who Uses This?
anonym.today helps professionals and individuals protect sensitive information.
Healthcare
Remove patient names, SSNs, and medical record numbers from health documents. Supports privacy requirements.
Legal
Redact client information from court documents, contracts, and legal correspondence.
Business
Protect employee data, financial records, and customer information in business documents.
Education
Anonymize student information for research, sharing, or publication.
Developers
Clean production data for testing, remove PII from logs, and sanitize API responses.
Personal
Protect your own information before sharing screenshots, documents, or emails.
Use It Anywhere
Available on web, desktop, and inside Microsoft Office.
Web App
Works in any browser, no installation required
- Instant access
- Always up to date
- Any device
Desktop App
Windows application with offline support
- Works offline
- Local encryption
- Drag & drop
Office Add-in
Use directly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Right-click menu
- Keep formatting
- Inline editing
Ready to Try It?
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