FileSentinel · Scanners, Guides & Comparisons

Find sensitive data. Strip hidden metadata.

FileSentinel scans your files for the data that gets people in trouble, and cleans the metadata you forgot was there. Browse the scanners, compliance guides, how-tos, and comparisons below, or get the app and run a full scan. Everything runs locally on your Windows PC.

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Personal Identifiers

Find SSNs Find passport numbers Find driver's license numbers Find tax IDs Find dates of birth Find email addresses Find phone numbers

Payment & Financial

Find payment cards Find bank details

Health Information

Find health information Find MRNs

Credentials & Secrets

Find passwords Find API keys Find AWS keys

Metadata Removal

Remove photo metadata Remove document metadata Remove PDF metadata Remove spreadsheet metadata

Compliance & Regulations

HIPAA data discovery PCI DSS data discovery GDPR data discovery CCPA / CPRA data discovery GLBA data discovery FERPA data discovery SOC 2 data discovery

Scan by File Type & Location

Scan PDFs Find PII in Excel Scan Word documents Scan CSV & exports Scan images (OCR) Scan network shares

By Use Case

Check files before AI/ChatGPT Scan before cloud upload DLP for law firms Scan HR & employee files Small business DLP

Comparisons & Alternatives

Best local DLP for Windows Free PII scanner Local DLP vs cloud DLP vs Microsoft Purview vs Spirion vs Nightfall

How-To Guides

How to find sensitive data How to remove photo metadata How to redact a PDF Run a data discovery scan

Runs entirely on your device. No account, no uploads, no telemetry.

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