Getting started
Browse privately
- Open Browse or tap Start private browsing on the Home screen.
- Enter an HTTPS website address or a search term.
- Use the tab button to add, switch between, or close private tabs.
- Tap the flame button to clear your private session.
You can open up to eight tabs. Searches use DuckDuckGo.
Adjust browser protection
Tap Basic blocking in the browser to open protection settings.
You can:
- Enable or disable basic tracker blocking for the current tab.
- Enable clearing all tabs when the app enters the background.
- See the domains included in the bundled blocking list.
Basic blocking covers a limited list of third-party advertising and analytics domains. It cannot block every tracker.
Clean a link
- Open Tools.
- Paste a full link into Clean a link.
- Tap Clean link.
- Review the result before copying or sharing it.
The tool removes supported tracking parameters. It does not open the link or check whether the destination is safe.
Share a cleaner photo
- Open Tools.
- Tap Choose a photo.
- Select an image using Apple’s photo picker.
- Share or save the processed JPEG copy.
Processing happens on your iPhone. Your original photo remains unchanged.
The new copy does not carry the original image’s metadata, but visible faces, signs, documents, and landmarks remain in the picture.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account?
No. The native browser and privacy tools work without a Zcan account.
Does this version include a VPN?
No. Version 1.0, Build 2 does not include VPN connectivity or device enrollment.
Private browsing does not hide your IP address or change your location.
Does Zcan save my browsing history?
Zcan does not save browsing history or tabs for your next app launch. Tabs use temporary website storage.
Websites and search providers may retain information they receive. Clearing your Zcan session does not delete their records.
What happens when I clear my session?
All private tabs close and their temporary website data is discarded. You may need to sign in again when you revisit a website.
Copies of content you saved or shared outside Zcan are unaffected.
Why did all my tabs disappear?
If Clear all tabs in background is enabled, switching away from Zcan closes the tabs and clears their temporary website data.
This setting lasts until the app restarts. Zcan also does not restore tabs after a fresh app launch.
Why won’t a website load?
Check that:
- Your iPhone has a working internet connection.
- The address begins with
https://. - The address is typed correctly.
If a page appears broken, try turning off basic blocking for that tab and reloading. Some websites may not work with temporary storage or blocked third-party resources.
Why was nothing removed from my link?
The link may not contain a tracking parameter supported by the cleaner. An unchanged link does not mean the destination is private or safe.
Does photo cleaning change the original?
No. Zcan creates a separate JPEG copy.
Conversion may reduce quality and does not preserve Live Photo motion, animation, or HDR. The tool does not blur or remove anything visible in the image.
Are my links or photos uploaded?
The link-cleaning and photo-conversion tools run on your device. Zcan does not upload their inputs to its servers.
If you share a result, the destination app or recipient receives the content you choose to send.
How do I request deletion of my information?
The native app has no Zcan account to delete. Clear your browser session to discard its temporary website data.
For deletion of support emails you have sent us, contact info@zcan.dev.
Report a problem
Email info@zcan.dev with:
- Your iPhone model.
- Your iOS version.
- The Zcan version and build number.
- The steps that caused the problem.
- Any error message you saw.
- A screenshot, if useful, with personal information removed.
Please do not include passwords, private keys, sensitive photos, or private browsing details. Use an example link or non-sensitive image when possible.
Privacy questions
To ask about how Zcan handles information or to make a privacy request, email info@zcan.dev.