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Windows 10/11 64-bit standalone portable application (19.6 MB)
Desktop app & Chrome extension
ZeroBloatPdf
Ultra-lightweight, 100% local PDF studio.
View, annotate, merge, split, compress, convert and redact PDFs on your device with zero bloat and zero server uploads.
The idea behind ZeroBloatPdf
Ultra-lightweight, 100% local PDF studio.
ZeroBloatPdf is a standalone desktop application (Windows & Mac) and Chrome browser extension designed for complete local privacy. It handles everyday PDF workflows—viewing, annotations, redactions, page merging, splitting, reordering, stream compression, image/markdown conversions and watermarking—entirely on your own computer.
Who it is for
For professionals, developers, students and privacy-conscious users who want native, lightning-fast PDF manipulation without cloud tracking or subscription bloat.
Direct downloads
Get ZeroBloatPdf for Windows, Mac & Chrome.
Standalone native desktop builds and unpacked Chrome extension. 100% offline, free and private.
Inside the toolkit
Fast, local and bloat-free PDF tools.
Features available in the native desktop application and browser extension.
Native desktop & browser extension
Available as a portable Windows executable (.exe), universal Mac bundle (.zip / .app), and Chrome Manifest V3 browser extension.
Viewer, search & blackout redactions
High-DPI page canvas rendering, page thumbnail strip, full-text search across all pages, text stamps, freehand ink and permanent blackout redaction.
Merge, split & reorder pages
Merge multiple PDFs with custom ordering and optional divider pages, split every N pages, extract custom ranges (e.g. 1-3, 5, 8-end), and rotate pages.
ZeroBloat sanitizer & stream compressor
Strip hidden metadata properties, creator tags, tracking keywords, annotations, outlines and unreferenced objects while compressing streams.
Convert & extract studio
Export pages to high-resolution PNG images (up to 300 DPI), convert image files into PDF, and extract clean Markdown or plain text with one click.
100% local privacy & security
AES-256 encryption support, local unlocking, and customizable text watermarks. Your documents never leave your computer.
The intended workflow
A few thoughtful steps.
Open your PDF
Drag and drop any PDF or select files locally on your device.
Process or sanitize
Annotate, redact, merge, split, rotate, convert or strip bloat in one click.
Save or download
Save your optimized, redacted or converted file directly to your drive.
Know the scope
What to expect at this stage.
All processing occurs locally in memory. Very large PDFs (hundreds of megabytes) depend on available system memory. Encrypted PDFs require the password to unlock.
Available for Windows, Mac & Chrome
Ask about ZeroBloatPdfPricing: To be announced
ZeroBloatPdf is free to download and use on Windows, Mac, and Chrome. No subscriptions or hidden fees.
Before you get started
Questions about ZeroBloatPdf?
Where can I get ZeroBloatPdf?
You can download the Windows executable (.exe) and macOS application package directly from this page, or install the Chrome extension package.
Are my documents uploaded to any server or cloud?
No. ZeroBloatPdf is 100% local and offline. Your PDF files, images, text and metadata never leave your computer.
Is it available on both Windows and Mac?
Yes. ZeroBloatPdf runs as a native desktop app on Windows 10/11 and macOS, and as a browser extension in Chrome, Edge, and Brave.
Does ZeroBloatPdf require an account or subscription?
No. There are no mandatory accounts, telemetry or subscriptions required to use ZeroBloatPdf.
Where can I read the privacy policy?
Read our dedicated ZeroBloatPdf privacy policy at /zerobloatpdf/privacy/.