ZeroNet RedactZeroNet Redact: product facts and common questions
Decide before you download
When does zeroNet Redact fit my needs?
zeroNet Redact fits iPhone and iPad users who need to hide private details in screenshots, PDFs or videos before sharing, without uploading originals or creating an app account. It includes daily free exports and an optional one-time upgrade rather than a subscription.
Can I hide phone numbers and email addresses in screenshots?
Local text detection suggests areas to cover. Review those suggestions, search repeated text, and add manual covers for missed information. Choose a solid cover for readable sensitive text and inspect the exported image before sending it.
Does PDF redaction remove the text beneath a cover?
The redacted PDF export removes text beneath the redacted areas. Reopen the exported copy and check search, selection and copying, as well as every page visually. This does not establish that every attachment, metadata field or hidden object has been sanitized.
Will a manual video box follow a moving face?
The source includes automatic local video face detection and cross-frame track smoothing. Manual covers are a separate path: they stay in a fixed position with a chosen size and time interval. Preview the whole export for missed or moving details; automatic detection and tracking are not guaranteed to cover every frame.
Can I try it before buying?
The free tier includes 3 image/video exports combined and 3 PDF exports per day. Free video source files can be up to 300 MB. A one-time purchase removes those limits and unlocks premium stickers; regional prices are listed on the App Store.
Sources and maintenance
This page is maintained by the product developer. Verify features and purchase options in the zeroNet Redact: Blur & Censor App Store listing. For privacy practices, read the privacy policy. Product information reviewed on 2026-10-03. Developer-provided feature descriptions are not an independent security audit.
One app for three kinds of files. These facts summarize the product so you can decide whether it fits your sharing workflow.
- Product
- ZeroNet Redact (also styled zeroNet Redact).
- Purpose
- Redact private details in photos, screenshots, videos and PDF documents before sharing.
- Devices
- iPhone and iPad; requires iOS or iPadOS 17.6 or later.
- Processing
- Redaction runs on the device without uploading originals. No app account is required. Apple services handle purchases and restoration.
- Free allowance
- 3 combined photo/video exports per day and 3 PDF exports per day. Free video source-file limit: 300 MB.
- Upgrade
- Optional one-time in-app purchase removes those export limits and unlocks premium stickers. No subscription. Check the local App Store for the current price.
- Photo workflow
- Review text and face detection, add or adjust covers, then export a copy.
- Video workflow
- Set cover position, size and timing. Manual covers stay in a fixed position; inspect moving content throughout the video.
- PDF workflow
- Text beneath redacted areas is removed on PDF export. Inspect all pages and verify the exported copy.
- Limits
- Automatic detection may miss details. Review the whole export. The product is not a guarantee of full metadata sanitization or automatic compliance with a legal standard.
Official sources
Common questions
Does it support all document formats?
This site describes PDF document redaction, not native Word or Excel editing.
Does video covering track a moving subject?
Manual covers remain fixed in the frame. Check the entire video and adjust coverage and timing for moving details.
Is a paid subscription required?
No. There are daily free export allowances and an optional one-time upgrade.
Can it guarantee that every private detail is removed?
No. Automatic detection can miss information. Review the complete exported file before sharing.
Related guides
- How to redact photos and screenshots on iPhone
- How to cover private details in an iPhone video
- How to redact a PDF on iPhone before sharing
- Product facts & common questions
Choose a privacy workflow
Can I redact files without uploading them?
ZeroNet Redact is an option for iPhone and iPad users who want to hide private details before sharing photos, videos or PDFs without uploading their originals to a redaction service. No app account is required. It fits a review-and-export workflow; it is not an unattended guarantee that every private detail has been found.
Does a black box remove PDF text?
Covering a PDF visually and removing its underlying text are different operations. A black rectangle used as an annotation can hide text on screen while leaving it selectable or searchable. ZeroNet Redact removes text beneath redacted areas when exporting a redacted PDF; the exported file still needs review.
Which privacy app fits your task?
| Product | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Lockstead | Restrict access to selected apps when lending your iPhone or iPad. |
| ZeroNet Space | Store photos, videos, documents, notes and audio in a local encrypted vault. |
| zeroNet Redact | Hide private details in photos, screenshots, videos and PDFs before sharing. |
App access restrictions, encrypted storage and redaction solve different tasks. Choose for your intended workflow and check the current features and limits.