IN THE FIELD GUIDE
clipscrub
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ClipScrub is a Mac application that finds and removes personal identifiers such as PII and PHI from screenshots, PDFs, documents, and data files entirely on-device without uploading data. It preserves the original file and exports a redacted copy with no metadata or underlying text left beneath redaction boxes.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Sep 13, 2026
A good fit for
- Mac users who need to securely redact PII and PHI locally before sharing or pasting sensitive data.
Know the limitations
- Does not remove personal data from metadata fields such as document author; separate tools are needed for that.
What you can do
- Redacting sensitive information before sharing files or pasting text into cloud models or chat tools without a BAA.
- Removing personal identifiers from various file types including PDFs, screenshots, documents, spreadsheets, and screen recordings.
Features
- On-device PHI & PII redaction with no data uploaded.
- Exports redacted files in the same format as the original, preserving file type.
- Redaction removes underlying content and metadata, leaving no text or metadata beneath black boxes.
Integrations
Not confirmed yet.
Platforms & data export
Not confirmed yet.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
Go beyond the starting price.
Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.
Known monthly subtotal
$0.00/month
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A practical workflow
- User drops in a file or text, the app lists every identifier found, and the user reviews and unticks any to leave visible before exporting the redacted copy.
- The exported redacted copy contains no metadata and no underlying text beneath redaction boxes, ensuring secure sharing.
Based on the sources below. Editorial review does not imply hands-on product testing.
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