Redact a PAN
Cover Indian Permanent Account Numbers on tax forms, KYC packs, and scans before you send them. AnyRedact marks likely PAN matches in PDF text so you can confirm them in seconds.
- 1Upload the PDF or image with the PAN card or form.
- 2Confirm auto-detected PAN matches, or draw a shape yourself on images and scans.
- 3Review every page, then download the redacted file.
Frequently asked questions
Can AnyRedact detect a PAN?
In PDF text it matches the standard PAN pattern — five letters, four digits, one letter, like ABCDE1234F. Review the page and add a shape if a PAN was missed or split across a line break.
Should I redact PAN on images too?
Yes. On photos, scanned KYC copies, and screenshots, draw a rectangle, circle, or polygon over the PAN, then download. Detection only runs on PDF text.
Where does a PAN usually appear in a document?
Look on tax returns and Form 16, bank and demat account opening forms, loan applications, rental agreements, and the PAN card image itself when it's attached as a scan.
Do I need to redact the PAN card photo, or just the number?
Cover the number wherever it appears, including on a PAN card image. If the card also shows a photo, signature, or date of birth you want hidden, add separate shapes for those too.
Can I use one shape to cover a PAN that repeats on every page?
No — each page needs its own shape. Confirming a page keeps its redactions, so you can move quickly through a multi-page PDF one page at a time.