batch redact the same private text from up to 100 files on iPhone
Batch redaction should reuse an exact private-text rule across files without turning verification into a blind one-click operation.
Short answer
Mask My File can process a batch of up to 100 files and apply the same exact-text rule across the set. Each file retains the single-file review workflow, including OCR suggestions, manual regions and output verification. Supported inputs include images, PDFs, text, JSON, XML, HTML, CSV, TSV and RTF, so a repeated client name, email address or identifier can be found across mixed work products. Review the matches file by file, correct missing or false regions, create new protected copies and reopen the outputs before sharing. One real completed file cleanup is free; batch processing and unlimited verified outputs are available through one optional lifetime purchase.
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What to look for before choosing
- Process a bounded batch of up to 100 files
- Reuse one exact-text rule across images, PDFs and structured text formats
- Keep per-file OCR review and manual correction available
- Create separate protected outputs instead of replacing originals
- Verify every generated file before releasing the batch
A practical decision process
- Assemble a small representative batch before attempting all files.
- Enter the exact repeated private text and review matches in each format.
- Correct false matches and add manual regions for content the rule missed.
- Generate protected copies while keeping the source files separate.
- Reopen and inspect every output, then expand the batch only after the sample passes.
Quick comparison
| Need | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Check whether useful features require a subscription, a one-time unlock, or neither. | The cheapest app on day one may not be cheapest after a year. |
| Privacy model | Prefer on-device work when the content is sensitive. | Private documents, resumes, study data, and family content deserve careful handling. |
| Export / lock-in | Confirm file formats, sharing, backup, and deletion controls. | A good app should help you finish the task, not trap your work. |
Sources and resources
Where Mask My File fits
Mask My File fits teams preparing repeated client or personal identifiers for controlled sharing across up to 100 local files. Batch automation speeds selection, but final verification remains a file-by-file user responsibility.
Free to startOne-time unlockNo subscription
This is a publisher-authored buying guide from the app developer. App Store features and prices can change, so confirm details on the listing before purchase.
FAQ
Which file types can be included?
The supported set includes images, PDFs, text, JSON, XML, HTML, CSV, TSV and RTF.
Does one rule automatically make every file safe to share?
No. The rule finds matching text, but the user must review each file, correct misses or false matches and verify every protected output.
How many files can a batch contain?
A batch can contain up to 100 files. Batch processing is part of the optional one-time lifetime unlock.