Question 1

How does the PDF compressor work?

Accepted Answer

It renders each page in your browser, re-encodes pages as JPEG at your chosen quality and DPI, then rebuilds a smaller PDF — all on your device. No file is uploaded to a server.

Question 2

Will text stay selectable after compression?

Accepted Answer

Not in the current private (client-side) mode. Pages are rasterized for maximum size reduction. A future optional server mode may preserve text when you consent to upload.

Question 3

Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?

Accepted Answer

No. Private mode processes the PDF entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to SnapBit servers.

Question 4

Why didn’t my PDF get smaller?

Accepted Answer

Some PDFs are already optimized. If the compressed output is larger than the original, SnapBit keeps the original and tells you it was already optimized. Try a stronger preset (lower DPI / quality) for image-heavy files.

Question 5

What settings should I use?

Accepted Answer

Balanced (≈100 DPI, ~72% quality) works for most documents. Use Strong for email attachments and High quality when you need sharper screenshots or detailed scans.