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What you can test

Explore the redaction tools before you buy

Use the trial to evaluate detection quality, review speed, export workflows, and how Redactor fits your privacy requirements.

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Automated detection

Find faces, heads, people, license plates, screens, documents, and other sensitive details faster.

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Video, image, and audio

Review common media types and confirm Redactor supports your day-to-day privacy workflow.

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Review and quality control

Check detections, make edits, and prepare clean outputs before sharing evidence or records.

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Export-ready results

Test how your team can produce compliant, shareable media for FOIA, GDPR, CCPA, or internal policy.

How to Use Redactor in 4 Steps

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Add Your Media

Click the Add Media button to import videos or images into Redactor, or open existing files to continue editing.

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Auto-Detect or Manually Redact Objects

Use Auto Detect to find objects such as heads, people, vehicles, license plates, IDs, screens, and documents. For anything else, manually draw boxes around custom objects.

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Review and Fine-Tune Redactions

Use the Objects panel to review detected items and adjust redaction size, shape, or position for precision and accuracy.

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Export Your Redacted Video

Choose your export options and click Render & Export to download or preview your redacted media.

Important Note: Important Note: Videos with a higher number of objects to detect may take a bit longer to process due to the detailed frame-by-frame analysis. Please be patient while the AI is working to ensure accurate results.

Get your Redactor trial started

Enter your information in the trial form above to try the latest Redactor experience instantly in the cloud, using your own videos.

  • No credit card required
  • Useful for desktop, server, and enterprise evaluation
  • Support available for licensing, deployment, and onboarding questions
Redactor file-based redaction review interface showing automated detections of people, license plates, IDs, screens, and documents

Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Trial

Start with Shorter Videos

While there’s no limit on redactions, starting with shorter videos helps you see results faster during the trial and get comfortable with the workflow.

Explore Both Smart and Manual Redaction

Try automatic detection as well as custom redaction to understand how Redactor fits your specific use case. The demo video is a good reference for advanced tips and workflows.

Bookmark Your Trial Environment

Your trial environment stays active for 24 hours. Bookmark the link so you can return anytime during your trial period.

Allow Extra Time for Complex Footage

Videos with many objects or dense scenes may take longer to process, as each frame is analyzed for accurate detection and redaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

For more questions, refer to our detailed FAQs.

What is included in the Sighthound Redactor free trial?

The Redactor free trial gives you 24-hour access to core redaction features, including Smart Redaction, Custom Redaction, audio redaction, and export for trial-limited files. Trial limits, such as maximum video length, may apply. Read the Redactor docs if you want workflow details before starting.

Do I need to provide payment details or a credit card to start the free trial?

No. You do not need to provide a credit card or payment details to start the Redactor free trial.

How long does the Sighthound Redactor free trial last?

The trial lasts 24 hours. Trial access and uploaded trial videos are automatically deleted after the trial period ends.

Can I get support during my free trial?

Yes. Support is available during the free trial through the support options listed on the Redactor site. Visit the support page if you need help.

What happens at the end of my free trial?

The trial expires after 24 hours. You can then review Redactor pricing, schedule a demo, or talk to sales about Server or Enterprise deployment options.