Compress to a target size
Set a maximum size for each PDF. The app tries up to six quality levels and warns you if your limit cannot be reached.
macOS · Offline PDF tools · No subscription
Your PDF toolkit, built for Mac.
Compress, organize, scan, sign, protect, and extract content from your PDFs. Powerful tools in one native app, with your documents processed locally on your Mac.
10 successful operations free. One-time Premium unlock for unlimited use.
English, French, and Turkish. macOS 13 or later.
What’s new in 10.0.2
Smaller files. Easier retries. Clearer guidance.
Retry only failed files
Keep successful results and rerun the files that failed, using the same operation and settings.
Updated offline Help
Search the guide for target-size compression, batch results, safer saving, and the free allowance. Open support, privacy, and ratings from Help.
Version 10.0.2 is now available on the Mac App Store.
Everything your PDFs need
One toolkit for everyday documents and detailed workflows.
Compress with control
Light, Medium, or Heavy presets, plus Pro controls for DPI, JPEG quality, color, fonts, and metadata. Preview size estimates before processing.
Organize your pages
Merge, split, rotate, delete, or reorder pages. Resize mixed-size documents to A4 and work on several files in one batch.
Scan and create PDFs
Import photos and PDFs or capture pages with a nearby iPhone or iPad. Crop, straighten, remove shadows, and export searchable scans or ID layouts.
Sign and protect
Add a drawn, typed, or image signature. Sign with a .p12 or .pfx certificate, add passwords, decrypt with the required password, and apply watermarks or page numbers.
Extract images and figures
Save embedded images at their stored resolution, render full pages, or detect vector-based figures and review their crops before exporting image assets.
Repair and archive
Rebuild damaged PDFs, convert to PDF/A for long-term archiving, or rasterize pages to remove selectable text and flatten vector content.
See it in action
Click a screenshot for a closer look.
Compression
Choose a preset or fine-tune the settings.
Batch comparison
Review the original beside the result.
Scan with iPhone or iPad
Capture and clean up your documents.
Visual signatures
Draw, type, or import your signature.
Certificate signing
Sign with your own certificate.
Figure extraction
Review and adjust detected regions.
Start free. Unlock once.
No subscription. PDF processing stays on your Mac.
Free start
$0
10 successful operations to try the toolkit. One completed batch counts as one operation; runs with no new successful output do not use your allowance.
Premium
$7.99
one time · US price
Unlimited use with a lifetime in-app purchase. Restore purchases through Apple. Your local price is shown in the App Store.
Existing paid customers from before version 8 keep unlimited access.
A few quick answers
Does GhostPDF+ upload my PDFs?
No. PDF processing happens locally on your Mac. Apple services are used for app downloads, purchases, and restoring access.
Can I use it offline?
The PDF tools work offline. Downloading the app, buying Premium, and restoring purchases require access to Apple services.
How does certificate signing differ from a visual signature?
A visual signature places handwriting, text, or an image on the page. Certificate signing lets a PDF reader check whether the document changed after signing. Verify the result in Acrobat Reader; certificate trust is separate from document integrity.
Which languages are supported?
The app interface and offline Help are available in English, French, and Turkish.
Is this a PDF Squeezer alternative?
GhostPDF+ combines local compression with scanning, signing, page organization, protection, repair, and extraction tools. PDF Squeezer is a trademark of its respective owner; GhostPDF+ is independent and not affiliated.
Help when you need it
Read the built-in guide from Help → GhostPDF+ Help, or use the links below.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2025
GhostPDF is designed with privacy as a core principle. We do not collect, store, or transmit any user data.
Data Collection
This app collects no personal information . All PDF compression happens entirely on your device. Your files are never uploaded to any server.
Network Access
PDF processing runs locally and does not upload your documents. The Mac App Store version may contact Apple only for download, purchase, and restore-purchase workflows.
Third-Party Services
This app does not integrate with any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at ou.salman@icloud.com
Support
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Contact
For bug reports, feature requests, or general questions, please email us at:
Common Issues
- PDF not compressing: Some PDFs are already optimized and may not compress further.
- Premium access: Use Restore Purchases in the app if Premium does not appear active after buying or reinstalling.
- Free operations: The free quota includes 10 successful operations. Failed exports should not count against it.
- Quality too low: Try a higher DPI setting in Pro Mode.
System Requirements
- Mac App Store version: macOS 13.0+ (Ventura)
- Premium: One-time in-app purchase, restorable through Apple