Squeeze PDF
Shrink PDFs, Keep Quality
Only for Mac
Free · In‑App Purchases
Mac
Squeeze PDF is the fastest way to compress PDF files on your desktop. Simply drag and drop — your PDF is compressed in seconds. No uploads, no waiting, no cloud. Everything happens locally on your machine.
SMART COMPRESSION PRESETS
Choose the perfect balance of file size and quality:
Light — Minimal compression with near-original quality. Perfect for archiving.
Balanced — Ideal for sharing via email or messaging. Great results, significantly smaller files.
Maximum — Smallest possible file size. Best for web uploads and storage savings.
Custom — Full control over image quality, resolution, and scale factor.
DRAG & DROP SIMPLICITY
No menus, no complexity. Drop one or multiple PDFs, choose your compression level, and click Squeeze. Your compressed file is ready in seconds — with one click to reveal it in your file manager.
100% PRIVATE & OFFLINE
Your documents never leave your device. Every compression runs entirely on your machine — no internet connection needed, no cloud processing, no data collection. Your files stay yours.
BATCH COMPRESSION
Drop multiple PDFs at once and compress them all in a single operation. Track progress for each file individually.
QUALITY COMPARISON
Preview original and compressed pages side by side. See exactly what your compressed PDF looks like before you save it.
SHORTCUTS & AUTOMATION
Integrate PDF compression into your workflows. Use built-in Shortcuts support to automate compression with your preferred settings.
FREE TO USE
Get 3 free compressions every day with full access to all presets and features. Upgrade once to unlock unlimited compressions — no subscription, no recurring fees.
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Privacy Policy & Terms of Use:
https://merzkevin.de/privacy-SqueezePDF.html
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Error messages now localized in all supported languages. OutputLocation labels properly localized via String(localized:). Performance and polish improvements.
The developer, Kevin Merz, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
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Information
- Seller
- Kevin Merz
- Size
- 574.5 KB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires macOS 12.0 or later.
- Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later.
- Mac
- Languages
English and 8 more
- English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Unlimited $4.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Kevin Merz