Resources

Learn how to compress PDFs offline. Guides, articles, and technical reference on presets, OCR, and privacy-first document handling.

Welcome to the PulpPDF knowledge base.

Guides

Step-by-step instructions for using PulpPDF:

Getting Started: Install PulpPDF and compress your first PDF
Compression Presets: Understand the 5 built-in presets and when to use each one
OCR & Advanced Settings: Text recognition, DPI control, and optimization details

Articles

In-depth reads on PDF compression and privacy:

Why PDF Compression Matters: Email limits, storage bloat, and where the size comes from
Online vs Offline PDF Tools: Privacy, compliance, and when to keep your files local
OCR: Turning Scans into Searchable Text: What OCR does and how it works
Understanding DPI & JPEG Quality: The two settings that control quality vs file size

Reference

Technical details on compression methods and settings:

Compression Methods: Structural, image-level, and rasterization
DPI Reference Guide: DPI values for screen, print, and archiving
JPEG Quality Values: What quality numbers mean in practice