100% client-side processing
Compress and split PDFs without uploading them.
Your files are processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server — the server only handles your account and credits. Get files under any size limit in seconds.
No install · No server uploads · 1 credit per file
Preview
Drop your PDF here
Stays on your device
report-q3.pdf18.4 MB → 3.7 MB
compressed −80%done in-browser
How it works
Two tools. One credit per file.
01
Drop a PDF
Drag any PDF into the app. It opens directly in your browser — no upload, no waiting on a server queue.
02
Compress or split
Compress recompresses the embedded images to shrink the file. Split divides pages into parts, each guaranteed under your size limit.
03
Download
Save the result straight from your browser. One credit per processed file, logged to your account.
Browser extension
A browser extension, too.
Right-click a PDF link anywhere on the web to open it straight in MakeMB — no downloading and re-uploading by hand.
Add to ChromeAlso works in
Right-click to compress
Right-click any PDF link and choose "Compress or split with MakeMB" — it opens in the app with the file already loaded.
Recent compressions, one click away
The toolbar popup shows your recent compressions — file name, date, and how much smaller each one got.
Privacy by architecture
Your PDFs never leave your device.
This isn't a policy promise — it's how the app is built. All PDF processing runs in your browser. Our servers handle sign-in and credits, and never see a byte of your documents.
PDF processing runs entirely in your browser — files are never uploaded.
The server only stores your account, credits, and file-size logs.
Payments are verified server-side with cryptographic hashes, never card data on our end.
Client-side by design
Files are processed on your device and never uploaded — stronger than any policy promise.
PCI DSS compliant payments
Card details go directly to Helcim, our PCI-compliant payment provider — they never touch our servers.
GDPR & PIPEDA aligned
Minimal data collection, no trackers, and full account deletion on request.
Pricing
Pay for what you use. That's it.
START
Free
10 credits on signup
TOP UP
$15 CAD
90 credits · 1 credit = 1 file
or any amount · 6 credits / $1
No subscription. Credits never expire. All prices in CAD, plus 13% HST.
How we compare
Pay once, not every month.
Most PDF tools lock compression behind a recurring subscription. MakeMB is a one-time top-up — and your files never get uploaded.
MakeMB You are here | Smallpdf | Adobe Acrobat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One-time top-up | ~$12/mo subscription | ~$25/mo subscription |
| Entry price | $15 CAD → 90 files | Billed yearly | Billed yearly |
| Files never uploaded | ✓ 100% client-side | Uploaded to server | Uploaded to cloud |
| Credits expire | Never | Ends with subscription | Ends with subscription |
| Account required to pay | Email only | Full account | Adobe ID |
Competitor pricing shown in CAD equivalent, as advertised at time of writing. Compare current plans before purchasing.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Are my files really never uploaded?
Correct. Compression and splitting run in your browser using client-side PDF processing. The only data our server ever sees is your account info and a log of file names and sizes — never file contents.
How much smaller will my PDF get?
It depends on the file. PDFs heavy with photos compress dramatically, since embedded JPEG images are recompressed. PDFs that are mostly text or vector graphics are already compact and shrink less — splitting is the better tool there.
Why didn't my PDF reach the size I wanted?
Very image-heavy PDFs can only be compressed so far — each image has a quality floor below which it would become unreadable. If compression alone can't hit your target size, use Split instead: it always gets every part under your limit.
How does splitting work?
Split divides your PDF into parts by page, measuring real byte sizes and re-dividing until every part is under your chosen limit — pick a 4, 5, 10, or 15 MB preset, or set any custom size. You always get valid, complete PDFs.
What does a credit cost?
You get 10 free credits when you sign up. After that, a $15 CAD top-up (plus 13% HST) adds 90 credits — or top up any larger amount at the same rate of 6 credits per dollar. One credit processes one file, and credits never expire. Note: the charge on your statement will appear as "Moga Web", the company behind MakeMB.
Is there a file size limit?
Files up to 100 MB are supported. Since processing happens on your own device, this is a practical guardrail for browser performance rather than a server restriction — there is no upload to limit.
Do I need to install anything?
No. MakeMB runs in any modern browser on desktop or mobile. There is nothing to download or update.
