Redact PAN Card PDF — Hide PAN, Photo, Signature in the Browser
Overview
Sharing your PAN card to a landlord, gym, or online classified does not need to include your photo, signature, or full PAN number. PDF Mavericks redacts each in the browser; the file never leaves your device. 52% of Indians say their PAN has already leaked — minimise what you hand out.
How to Use This Tool
Open the redact tool, drop your PAN PDF, draw rectangles over the photo, signature, QR code, and (optionally) PAN number, click Apply. Download the redacted PDF. The original is never uploaded.
Ready to get started? It's free, no registration required, and your files never leave your device.
PDF Tool →Frequently Asked Questions
Is it legal to redact my PAN before sharing?
Yes for non-KYC use cases. Banks and SEBI-regulated entities can ask for the full scan; landlords and general counterparties cannot.
Does redaction permanently delete the data?
Yes — PDF Mavericks deletes the content stream under the rectangle, not just covers it. Copy-paste from the redacted area returns nothing.
Do I need to mask the QR code too?
Yes. The QR code on a PAN card decodes the full PAN, name, and DOB in plain text. Always redact the QR alongside the printed number.