Offline video redaction
Offline video redaction means the original clip never becomes a network payload. Video Blackout is on-premise software in the practical sense: it is a Windows executable, not a browser uploader and not a GPU farm in another country. That is the requirement for evidence rooms, school districts, and any buyer whose policy forbids “just this once” cloud processing.
On-premise video redaction: data residency
| Asset | Where it stays |
|---|---|
| Source MP4 / MOV | Local disk you opened |
| Detection models | Shipped with the installer, run in-process |
| Redacted export | Local path you choose |
| Account email / HWID | This website, for licensing only — not the video |
No internet required for the work itself
Air-gapped use is a first-class scenario, not a footnote. Activate a device when the PC can reach this site, then disconnect. There is still no “try it in the browser” path, because that path would be an upload.
Who should insist on offline
- Agencies preparing FOIA video redaction
- DPOs answering DSAR / GDPR requests that include CCTV
- Any IT review that already banned consumer editors for evidence
Product packaging and masking styles are on video redaction software.
FAQ
- Is on-premise video redaction the same as offline?
- For Video Blackout, yes: the application runs on a machine you control. We do not host a processing cluster you send files to.
- Does the desktop app need the internet to redact?
- Not for opening files, detecting, tracking, or export. Sign-in and license refresh use this website; after activation you can work disconnected.