The PDF Squeezer Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about PDF Squeezer in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
PDF Squeezer
The Insider’s Guide
Offline PDF compressor for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Windows
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among PDF editors, read from PDF Squeezer’s own pages.
Made by Witt Software · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from PDF Squeezer’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on PDF Squeezer’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 20 of the 45 other PDF editors we grade
PDF Squeezer shrinks PDF files by recompressing images, dropping unused fonts and stripping metadata and other hidden data. It runs on the device with no internet connection and handles batches and folders. It compresses rather than edits: it does not change a document's text or layout.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about PDF Squeezer, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It does only that, you buy each platform separately, and on iPhone saving the result needs the in-app purchase.
- 1
Best for making PDF files smaller on Mac, iPhone or Windows
PDF Squeezer shrinks PDFs on your own device, with batch and folder jobs and compression profiles.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $9.99 one-time (iPhone, iPad and Windows).
- 3
You can try it first
iOS download is free and fully testable; saving compressed files needs the in-app purchase
- 4
It runs on 3 platforms
macOS, iOS and Windows.
- 5
Batch and folder compression
Drop several files or a whole folder, including subfolders, and compress them in one pass.
- 6
Compression profiles
Choose a predefined profile or build your own, and export profiles to share with colleagues.
- 7
Side-by-side comparison
Compare the original with the result and try different settings to check visual quality before saving.
- 8
A 2.6 GPA, above 20 of 45
That is against the other PDF editors we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
The plain part of PDF Squeezer you could make: file compression. What surrounds it you could not. The 4 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
PDF Squeezer at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $9.99 one-time (iPhone, iPad and Windows)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- iOS download is free and fully testable; saving compressed files needs the in-app purchase
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, iOS
- Made by
- Witt Software
- Category
- PDF Editors
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
Best for making PDF files smaller on Mac, iPhone or Windows
PDF Squeezer shrinks PDFs on your own device, with batch and folder jobs and compression profiles. It does only that, you buy each platform separately, and on iPhone saving the result needs the in-app purchase.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | $19.99 once on Mac and $9.99 once on iPhone, iPad and Windows, each under a year of the category's $7.99 middle subscription. |
| Free plan and trial | D | Only the iOS app can be tried free, and saving a compressed file needs the in-app purchase, so you cannot finish a real job for nothing. |
| Features | C | Batch and folder compression, profiles, side-by-side comparison and automation. It does the compressing job fully, but it is a smaller job: it does not edit text, pages or forms. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating is on record, but you install it and drop files on it with nothing to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Mac, iPhone, iPad and Windows, with Shortcuts and Automator, but no Android or web version. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who PDF Squeezer is for
- Fits if you shrink PDFs often and would rather pay once than subscribe
- Works for people who want files compressed on their own machine, offline
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want to edit PDF text, pages or forms, because it only compresses
- Watch out: each platform is bought separately and no bundle is described
- Not for you if you want a free trial that finishes a job, as iOS saving needs the purchase
- Tight if your Mac is older, since the App Store version needs macOS 13 and the direct download macOS 11
Good to know
Good for
- Mac users who need to email or upload oversize PDFs
- People who want compression without a subscription
- Anyone who prefers files to stay on their own machine
Worth knowing
- It compresses PDFs; it does not edit text, pages or forms.
- The Mac version needs macOS 13 or later per its App Store listing; the vendor's site states macOS 11+ for the direct download.
- Each platform is bought separately; the pages do not describe a bundle.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$9.99 one-time
To start
PDF Squeezer is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9.99 one-time (iPhone, iPad and Windows).
Only the iOS app can be tried free, and saving a compressed file needs the in-app purchase, so you cannot finish a real job for nothing.
Mac
$19.99
one-time purchase
Mac App Store price in the US store; the vendor also offers a free download from its site.
iPhone and iPad
$9.99
one-time, bought in the app
Free download that compresses unlimited PDFs for testing; saving results needs the full version.
Windows
$9.99
one-time purchase
Page shows $19.99 crossed out for a limited-time offer with no end date, so $9.99 is recorded.
Trying it first
iOS download is free and fully testable; saving compressed files needs the in-app purchase
Read from witt-software.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: macOS, Windows and iOS
Offline PDF compressor for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Windows. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: works offline, one-time purchase, file compression, pDF editing.
Batch and folder compression, profiles, side-by-side comparison and automation.
- Batch and folder compression
- Drop several files or a whole folder, including subfolders, and compress them in one pass.
- Compression profiles
- Choose a predefined profile or build your own, and export profiles to share with colleagues.
- Side-by-side comparison
- Compare the original with the result and try different settings to check visual quality before saving.
- Fine-grained cleanup
- Set image quality and resolution, drop unused fonts, remove metadata, thumbnails and duplicate resources.
- Automation
- A Shortcuts action, Automator action, Quick Action, Folder Action and command line interface on the Mac.
- On-device processing
- Files are processed on the device and no internet connection is required. Password-protected PDFs are supported.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
What it works with
- Shortcuts
- Automator
PDF Squeezer is made by Witt Software.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
20/45
Other PDF editors it is graded above
PDF Squeezer's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 20 of the 45 other PDF editors we grade, and level with 10.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 31 of 45) and worst on free plan and trial (D, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 46 PDF editors we grade, cut by the letter each got. PDF Squeezer’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 31 of 45
- DFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 45
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 45
- BEase of useAbove 11 of 45
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 22 of 45
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
The plain part of PDF Squeezer you could make: file compression. What surrounds it you could not. The 4 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
It costs $9.99, paid once.
What you could make
- File compression: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Editing the text inside a PDF without breaking its layout.
- Apps for macOS, Windows and iOS that stay in step with each other.
- Hooks into the device itself: Shortcuts.
- Sharing with other people, which means accounts and invitations.
What this rests on. PDF Squeezer’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
PDFsam, PDF Expert, Sejda, Smallpdf and iLovePDF
The 5 tools PDF Squeezer is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.0GPA
PDFsam
Free plan · from $34.90/yr
Split and merge PDFs offline, with paid Visual and Enhanced editions.
- PDFsam has a free plan. PDF Squeezer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only PDF Squeezer lists an iOS app.
- Only PDFsam lists a Linux app.
- 2.4GPA
PDF Expert
Free plan · from $79.99/yr
PDF reader and editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad from Readdle.
- PDF Expert has a free plan. PDF Squeezer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only PDF Squeezer lists a Windows app.
- PDF Squeezer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.2GPA
Sejda
Free plan · from $5 one-time
Web and desktop PDF tools, free within daily limits or by the week.
- Sejda has a free plan. PDF Squeezer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only PDF Squeezer lists an iOS app.
- Only Sejda lists a web app.
- 2.6GPA
Smallpdf
Free plan
30-plus PDF tools in the browser, with Windows and mobile apps.
- Smallpdf has a free plan. PDF Squeezer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only PDF Squeezer lists a macOS app.
- Only Smallpdf lists a web app.
- 2.8GPA
iLovePDF
Free plan · from $5/mo
Online PDF tools with desktop and mobile apps, free for light use.
- iLovePDF has a free plan. PDF Squeezer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only iLovePDF lists a web app.
- Only iLovePDF lists an Android app.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is PDF Squeezer free?
No, PDF Squeezer is a paid product, but you can try it first. iOS download is free and fully testable; saving compressed files needs the in-app purchase.
How much does PDF Squeezer cost?
PDF Squeezer lists 3 plans. Mac: $19.99 one-time purchase. iPhone and iPad: $9.99 one-time, bought in the app.
What platforms does PDF Squeezer work on?
PDF Squeezer is available on macOS, iOS and Windows.
Does PDF Squeezer have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. PDF Squeezer is listed for macOS, iOS and Windows.
Does PDF Squeezer have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. PDF Squeezer is listed for macOS, iOS and Windows.
Is PDF Squeezer open source?
PDF Squeezer is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does PDF Squeezer work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
What does PDF Squeezer integrate with?
PDF Squeezer's listing names Shortcuts and Automator. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes PDF Squeezer?
PDF Squeezer is made by Witt Software.
What are the alternatives to PDF Squeezer?
The closest alternatives to PDF Squeezer in our directory are PDFsam, PDF Expert, Sejda, Smallpdf and iLovePDF.
How does PDF Squeezer compare with other PDF editors?
PDF Squeezer's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 20 of the 45 other PDF editors we grade, and level with 10.
Could I make my own version of PDF Squeezer?
The plain part of PDF Squeezer you could make: file compression. What surrounds it you could not.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from PDF Squeezer’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Witt Software's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Witt Software. Prices change, so check witt-software.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- PDF Squeezer, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/pdf-squeezer
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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