Frequently Asked Questions

Does DocClean upload my PDFs?

No. DocClean is 100% client-side. PDF rendering, OCR, PII detection and redaction all happen locally in your browser memory. We never receive or store your files.

What can I export?

You can export a redacted PDF, a DOCX with page images, or a ZIP of PNG images. All exports permanently burn in the redactions.

Is DocClean affiliated with “DocCleaning”?

No. DocClean (docclean.co.uk) is a client-side PDF redaction software tool and is not affiliated with DocCleaning (doccleaning.co.uk), a UK-based cleaning services company. If you see search results suggesting otherwise, that is a search engine correction error. We have added structured data and clear branding to avoid confusion.

Which PII can DocClean detect?

Common patterns include names, dates of birth, National Insurance numbers, emails, phone numbers, postcodes, addresses, vehicle plates, faces, and financial identifiers (card/account). OCR quality will influence detection accuracy.