Frequently Asked Questions

No. PrivacyKit does not upload photos; editing takes place in your browser. You can check network activity in your browser’s developer tools or test the editor offline after the page has loaded.

Yes, it is free. No sign-up, login or payment is required.

Keep the information the recipient requires and cover details they do not need. Depending on the purpose, this may include your passport number, date of birth or MRZ. Check the recipient’s instructions first, as covering required details may lead to rejection.

The machine-readable zone (MRZ) is the area of letters, numbers and < symbols at the bottom of a passport’s data page. It contains details such as your name, passport number and date of birth.

Turn on “Draw Areas” and mark the correct area yourself. Automatic detection estimates the location from image patterns and may be inaccurate on blurry or tilted photos. Check the result before saving.

Only the selected area is included in the new file; cropped-out parts are not saved. Any personal details still visible in the remaining area must be covered separately.

Yes. Whether you choose black, grey or another available colour, the original pixels in the covered area are replaced and are not retained in the saved file. Anything outside the covered area remains visible.

A watermark shows the copy’s intended purpose and recipient, which can discourage reuse. However, it may be removed with image-editing software. It is not a guarantee of protection and does not conceal personal data.

Not necessarily. Some organisations require an original or an unredacted copy. Check their requirements before submitting.

No. The tool only crops, covers details, adds watermarks and changes colour mode. It does not offer document-content editing.

Yes. Take a photo or choose one from your phone, then follow the editing steps. You can adjust crop and cover areas with your finger.