cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/43287229
Every time you upload a PDF or image to a random “free” compression site, you’re handing over the full file (sometimes including hidden metadata like GPS location, device info, and embedded text) plus your IP address and usage data.
You have no idea how long it’s stored, logged, or reused. Compression doesn’t require a server; it can run entirely in your browser.
Witty University built a simple local HTML tool that compresses PDFs and images 100% offline, nothing gets uploaded: https://university.witty.computer/product/universal-local-compressor-private-pdf-image-optimizer-runs-100-in-your-browser/
Privacy is basic hygiene.
Just cross posting this; no affiliation
We need more local HTML. A local HTML media-player, local HTML versions of all the built-in KDE games, maybe even a local HTML office suite.
One of the main reasons I use web-based utilities is because each program I install is a security risk. If I can utilize my browser’s sandbox that greatly reduces the risk.
Isn’t this what containers are supposed to provide? Docker seems better from both a security and usability point of view.
$ type exifstrip exifstrip is aliased to `exiftool -all= -overwrite_original'deleted by creator
Framasoft (FOSS web toolers in France) provides framapdf to replace ilovepdf. Really good team (participate in the “Les chatons” community)
Bentopdf runs in the browser.
Yes but most people want this services easily available which mobile apps alternative not available so they go for these.
