Kitsmith / Utilities / PDF Squeezer
PDF Squeezer
$19.99 standalone, or included in Setapp from $14.99/mo
Price checked at source August 20, 2026.
Compresses PDFs without visible quality loss, in batches, entirely offline — from an indie developer, available standalone or via Setapp.
Our take
A focused, one-job tool rather than a full editor: it compresses, not annotates or edits text. The offline claim is a real differentiator for anyone handling sensitive documents, and unlike most Setapp listings, it’s also sold as a standalone app.
- Price
- $19.99 standalone, or included in Setapp from $14.99/mo
- License
- Proprietary
- Get it via
- Setapp · Mac App Store
- Developer
- Daniel Witt
Do you use PDF Squeezer?
Who made this
Solo developer of PDF Squeezer and a wider suite of Mac/iOS utilities (Rocket Typist, Image Stack, PDF Protector, Network Radar, and more), all published under his own name at witt-software.com, where he describes himself simply: "I develop software that I enjoy using myself."
What it does
Batch compression
Compress multiple PDF files, or whole folders, at once.
Offline processing
All compression happens on-device — files never leave your Mac, per the developer.
Password-protected files
Can compress password-protected PDFs without removing the password.
The deal
- $19.99 standalone purchase
- Also included in Setapp membership, from $14.99/mo with a 7-day free trial
- Files never leave your Mac, per the developer
PDF Squeezer — questions people ask
Is PDF Squeezer a full PDF editor?
No — it’s a focused compression tool, not a text/form editor. It does one job: shrink PDF file size without visible quality loss.
Can I buy PDF Squeezer without Setapp?
Yes — it’s sold standalone for $19.99, or included in a Setapp membership.
Who makes PDF Squeezer?
Independent developer Daniel Witt, per the App Store listing.
Is PDF Squeezer free?
PDF Squeezer costs $19.99 standalone, or included in Setapp from $14.99/mo.
Does PDF Squeezer work alongside a notch app like Alcove?
Yes — PDF Squeezer lives in the screen, so it runs happily alongside any Dynamic Island hub or notch app.
Where can I download PDF Squeezer?
PDF Squeezer is available via Setapp, Mac App Store.
Reviews
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Listing hand-verified August 20, 2026 from the developer's site and public sources.
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