Data Masking Tool: Mask Emails, Phones & Card Numbers | Free
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Auto-Detect & Mask
Automatically detects and masks email addresses, phone numbers, credit card numbers, and SSNs.
Customizable Mask Character
Choose any character (*, X, #, etc.) for masking sensitive data.
Selective Masking
Choose which data types to mask with individual checkboxes.
Client-Side Processing
All masking happens in your browser. No data is uploaded or stored.
Frequently Asked Questions
What data types can be masked?
Email addresses, phone numbers (US format), credit card numbers (16 digits), and SSN/ID numbers (XXX-XX-XXXX format).
Is my data safe?
Yes, all processing happens locally in your browser. No data is sent to any server.
Can I customize the mask character?
Yes, you can use any single character like *, X, #, or _ for masking.
Is this free?
Yes.
How can I mask sensitive data from a CSV file using this browser-based tool?
Even though this is a browser-based text tool, you can easily mask data from a CSV. Simply open your CSV file in a text editor or spreadsheet program, copy the column or rows containing sensitive information, paste them into the tool's input area, and click mask. The anonymized text can then be copied back into your CSV or used as needed for testing or sharing. This ensures your PII is protected.
What is the main difference between data masking and data encryption, and when should I use each?
Data masking permanently replaces sensitive information like emails or credit card numbers with realistic, non-sensitive substitutes, making the original data irrecoverable. It's ideal for creating safe test environments, sharing datasets for analytics, or any scenario where actual PII is not required. Encryption, conversely, transforms data into an unreadable format that can be reversed with a key, primarily for secure storage or transmission when the original data must eventually be accessed.
Can I mask data that's already been partially masked?
Yes, you can run already-masked text through the tool again. It will only replace unmasked patterns, leaving existing masks untouched. For example, if you have "j***@domain.com", the tool won't re-mask the asterisk. This is useful when combining data from multiple sources. Just paste and click mask.
Does the tool handle international phone number formats, or just US numbers?
Right now it only catches US format numbers like (555) 123-4567 or 555-123-4567. International formats with country codes or different digit groupings won't trigger masking. If you're working with non-US data, a quick workaround is to normalize numbers into a US-like pattern first. For example, strip the country code and add dashes. The tool will then mask them fine. This limitation is common among browser-based maskers that rely on simple pattern matching.
How to Mask Data
- Paste text containing sensitive data
- Select which data types to mask
- Choose your mask character
- Click Mask Data and copy the result