Why Mask Your Aadhaar?
UIDAI allows sharing "Masked Aadhaar" where only the last 4 digits are visible. This protects against identity theft when sharing for KYC, bank verification, or online services.
How to Mask
- Open our Aadhaar Masker
- Upload your Aadhaar card image (JPG, PNG)
- Select preset: "Aadhaar First 8 Digits" (recommended)
- Or use freehand drawing to mask any area
- Download masked image as PNG
What Gets Masked
- First 8 digits of the 12-digit Aadhaar number
- Result: XXXX XXXX 1234 (only last 4 visible)
- The photo, name, and address remain visible for verification
Is Masked Aadhaar Accepted?
Yes, UIDAI officially supports masked Aadhaar for most KYC purposes. Banks, telecom companies, and online services accept it.