Compress an entire folder of PDFs
Massive time savings: compress dozens of PDFs in one click. SafePDF processes your folder locally, no upload.
Compressing dozens of PDFs one by one is tedious. Online tools often impose limits (file count, total size) and require a constant internet connection. For businesses processing large volumes, this is a bottleneck.
SafePDF offers a batch processing mode that compresses all PDFs in a folder in a single operation. Processing is 100% local, with no file count or total size limits. You select an input folder, an output folder, and SafePDF handles the rest.
This feature is ideal for archives, administrative departments, and businesses that need to optimize storage of large quantities of PDF documents.
The problem with online tools
Most popular PDF tools (iLovePDF, Smallpdf, Adobe Acrobat Online) work the same way: you upload your file, they process it on their servers, then send it back.
This approach has three problems: (1) your data transits through servers you do not control, (2) you do not know if your files are kept or deleted after processing, (3) third parties potentially have access to your document content.
For sensitive documents (contracts, medical records, bank statements, ID cards), this exposure is unacceptable under GDPR and professional secrecy.
The SafePDF solution: 100% local
SafePDF processes all your documents entirely on your machine. The app never connects to the internet to process your files. No upload, no intermediary server, no data collection.
Technically, SafePDF uses proven libraries (pdf-lib, Ghostscript, qpdf, Tesseract, LibreOffice) that run locally. Results are of equal or better quality than cloud solutions.
After installation, the app works offline. You can use it on a plane, on a secure network, or anywhere internet is unavailable or unreliable.
Hoe het werkt
Download and install SafePDF (free, under one minute)
Open the "Batch compress PDFs" tool from the home screen
Select your PDF files (drag-and-drop or file browser)
Configure options if needed
Click the execution button — processing happens locally
Save the result ("Save As" or "Open")
Precautions and best practices
SafePDF collects no data about your files. The app is auditable (source code available).
Your temporary files are deleted after processing. No trace is kept.
SafePDF works offline after installation. No internet connection required.
The merge tool is free forever. Other tools require a Pro license (€12/month or €115/year).
SafePDF is available on macOS, Windows, and Linux. No account required to start.
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Veelgestelde vragen
Are my files really sent to the internet?
No, never. SafePDF processes all your files locally on your machine. The app only connects to the internet to check for updates (and only if you have a Pro license).
Is SafePDF GDPR compliant?
Yes, by design. Since no data leaves your machine, there is no processing of personal data by a third party. GDPR therefore imposes no complex registry requirements.
How much does SafePDF cost?
The merge tool is free forever. The other 26 tools require a Pro license at €12/month or €115/year (−20%). No free trial, no credit card to start.
Which operating systems are supported?
macOS 12+ (Intel and Apple Silicon), Windows 10/11 (64-bit), and Linux (AppImage and deb).
Batch compress PDFs with SafePDF guarantees fast, confidential, and GDPR-compliant processing. Download SafePDF for free now — installation takes less than a minute, no account required. Your files will never leave your machine.