Tool description

A powerful text mask generator that allows you to hide sensitive parts of text using asterisks or custom symbols. This asterisk text generator is perfect for masking text to protect personally identifiable information (PII) such as credit card numbers, email addresses, phone numbers, or any confidential data before sharing screenshots, documents, or public content. Learn how to mask text effectively with multiple masking modes and customization options.

Features

  • Multiple Masking Modes: Choose from five flexible masking strategies in this text mask generator to suit different use cases
  • Custom Mask Symbol: Use asterisks (*) or any character of your choice as your asterisk text generator
  • Real-time Preview: See how to mask text instantly as you type or adjust settings

Masking Modes Explained

Mask Start (show end)

  • Hides characters from the beginning
  • Shows specified number of characters at the end
  • Example: Input 1234567890 with 4 visible → Output ******7890

Mask End (show start)

  • Shows specified number of characters at the beginning
  • Hides characters from that point onwards
  • Example: Input 1234567890 with 4 visible → Output 1234******

Mask Middle (show edges)

  • Shows specified characters at both start and end
  • Hides everything in between
  • Example: Input 1234567890 with 4 at start, 4 at end → Output 1234**7890

Mask All

  • Hides every character in the text
  • Useful for complete obfuscation
  • Example: Input 1234567890 → Output **********

Custom Range

  • Define exact start and end positions for masking
  • Provides precise control over which characters to hide
  • Example: Input 1234567890, mask positions 2-7 → Output 12*****890