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# Using The Redact Tool

The Redact Tool allows you to access all detections within your media (image or video) so you can adjust, add, or remove them as needed — all while staying within your local environment.

### Access 

Once your file (image or video) has been processed, you can edit the detections by clicking on this icon to access the redact tool.

<figure><img src="https://1141784043-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcRuVBwKJviaiQQZy6xLi%2Fuploads%2Fp67AS3L4ZC8YmIQj2khr%2FCapture%20d%E2%80%99e%CC%81cran%202026-09-17%20a%CC%80%2014.39.36.png?alt=media&amp;token=22c6ba06-8e0d-4bb2-a214-8a37c211f37e" alt=""><figcaption><p>Edit button</p></figcaption></figure>

Once done, your media will appear along with all the detected elements.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/cRuVBwKJviaiQQZy6xLi/blobs/hJIxg6AGVzY6lu6mOLwT/Screenshot%202025-10-16%20at%2015.55.10.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Redact Tool</p></figcaption></figure>

#### **Optimized preview**

Depending on the file size or its original format, the Redact Tool may display an **optimized version** in the interface for smoother editing and preview. The final processed result always keeps the **original format**; the optimized version is used for preview only.

<figure><img src="https://1141784043-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcRuVBwKJviaiQQZy6xLi%2Fuploads%2FWAza7yn8adaGHOVHEtSc%2Foptimized-preview.png?alt=media&amp;token=de51cb0f-4bd7-4947-ad54-7f9fb3a2eb71" alt=""><figcaption><p>Optimized video switch</p></figcaption></figure>

### Detections&#x20;

#### Adjusting a detection

Click on the detection of your choice. You can resize or move it on the frame as needed.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/cRuVBwKJviaiQQZy6xLi/blobs/32z4yFFKmIgNrw6Puc4A/1.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Adjusting a detection</p></figcaption></figure>

#### Deactivating a detection

Click on the detection to turn it from green to gray. It will **no longer be applied** to the image or video. You can also deactivate it by unchecking the corresponding box in the left panel, just above the detection preview. You can **reactivate it at any time**.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/cRuVBwKJviaiQQZy6xLi/blobs/eKiU9uS6Q6TLAEl1hgC0/2.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Deactivating a detection</p></figcaption></figure>

#### Deleting a detection &#x20;

If you want to permanently delete this detection with no option to undo, click **Delete Track**.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/cRuVBwKJviaiQQZy6xLi/blobs/urfV3QsDSkWZvL88RPO2/3.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Deleting a detection</p></figcaption></figure>

#### Add a new detection manually

In the menu bar at the top left of the screen, you can choose the type of detection you want to add:&#x20;

* License plate detection&#x20;
* Face detection&#x20;
* Custom detection, which you can adjust to match your object’s shape&#x20;

➜ When creating a manual detection, make sure to **move it along with your object’s motion in the video**

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/cRuVBwKJviaiQQZy6xLi/blobs/vAMgLcTgS1JmpqBgBEdX/menu%20detections.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Add a detection manually</p></figcaption></figure>

### Saving & reprocessing your file

You can save the adjustments you’ve made to access them later, or reprocess the media to apply your changes.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/cRuVBwKJviaiQQZy6xLi/blobs/ry4CezeWEORc0yjKPGFX/saving.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Saving and rerender a task</p></figcaption></figure>