ShellPDFs – Private PDF Tools + New Tab Dashboard

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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• Apr 17, 2026
  description

  Convert PDFs with EASE.
  ShellPDFs is your browser’s PDF glow‑up: compress, merge, split, reorder, and remove pages - all in one clean side panel. Fast previews, drag‑and‑drop edits, and no messy uploads.
  Need webpage‑to‑PDF? One click and you’re there.
  
  Why Use ShellPDFs?
  
  One‑Click PDF Tools: Compress, merge, split, remove pages, or reorder PDFs in seconds. ⚡
  Clean Formatting: Keeps page layout and quality intact while reducing size. ✨
  Batch Friendly: Merge or organize multiple PDFs without juggling extra apps. 🧩
  Instant Download: Your processed PDF is ready immediately for print or share. 📥
  Ideal For:
  5. Students & Researchers: Compress large papers, split chapters, organize references. 🎓
  6. Professionals & Teams: Merge reports, remove confidential pages, prep client deliverables.
  7. Creators & Freelancers: Reorder portfolios, clean drafts, and send smaller files fast.
  
  Small Step‑by‑Step Guide: How to Use in 4 Steps
  Getting your PDF is quick and easy:
  
  Install the Chrome Extension: Search “ShellPDFs — Private PDF Suite” in the Chrome Web Store and add it.
  Open the Side Panel: Click the ShellPDFs icon to open the tool panel.
  Drop Your PDF: Drag in one or more files, or open a PDF link and choose “Open in ShellPDFs.”
  Download Your Result: Pick your tool, process instantly, and save the output.
  
  Key features
  
  Compress PDFs with quality presets (balanced, high, maximum).
  Merge multiple PDFs into one.
  Split a PDF into selected pages.
  Remove unwanted pages.
  Reorder pages to organize documents.
  PDF preview thumbnails before export.
  Open PDFs directly from a link or active tab.
  One‑click access from the toolbar or side panel.
  Optional history of recent jobs and outputs.
  and more..
  
  All PDF processing runs in the browser to keep your files private.
  The extension opens ShellPDFs webpages only when you choose web tools such as webpage‑to‑PDF.
  
  By installing the shellPDFs Chrome Extension, you agree to our Privacy and Terms (https://shellpdfs.com/privacy and https://shellpdfs.com/terms).

  PDF tools for Chrome with a built-in new tab dashboard.
  
  ShellPDFs is a private PDF toolkit that helps you compress PDF files, merge PDFs, split PDFs, reorder pages, and remove pages right from your browser. It combines a fast side panel PDF editor with a powerful new tab dashboard, so your most-used PDF actions are always one click away.
  
  Whether you need a PDF compressor for email, a PDF merger for reports, a page organizer for contracts, or a quick way to clean up files before sharing, ShellPDFs keeps the workflow simple, fast, and browser-first.
  
  Why users choose ShellPDFs
  
  Private PDF tools in your browser 🔒
  Most PDF editing actions run locally in the browser, so you can handle sensitive documents with more confidence.
  
  Fast PDF side panel ⚡
  Open ShellPDFs in the browser side panel to compress, merge, split, reorder, remove pages, preview files, and download results without jumping between tabs.
  
  New tab dashboard for everyday work 🧭
  Turn every new tab into a lightweight PDF workspace with:
  Quick Actions for common tools like Compress, Merge, Split, and Organize
  Quick Links for frequently used websites and workflows
  Quick Notes for reminders, drafts, and task capture
  Recent PDF job history so you can revisit completed work
  A clean focus-first layout designed for repeat daily use
  
  Gmail PDF detection 📩
  ShellPDFs can detect PDF attachments and PDF links in Gmail, helping you open documents faster and send them into your PDF workflow with less friction.
  
  PDF previews before export 👀
  Preview pages and thumbnails before saving, so you can confirm order, remove unwanted pages, and avoid mistakes.
  
  Webpage to PDF access 🌐
  Need to save a webpage as a PDF? ShellPDFs gives you one-click access to webpage-to-PDF tools when you want them.
  
  Key features
  
  Compress PDF files with quality presets
  Merge multiple PDFs into one file
  Split PDF pages into separate outputs
  Reorder PDF pages with drag-and-drop tools
  Remove unwanted pages before export
  Preview PDF pages before download
  Open PDFs from links, active tabs, and supported surfaces like Gmail
  Use a side panel PDF editor for faster multitasking
  See recent PDF job history and outputs
  Launch tools from a productive new tab dashboard
  Save quick links for repeat workflows
  Capture notes directly from the dashboard
  
  Great for
  
  Students and researchers compressing papers, splitting chapters, and organizing study material
  Professionals merging reports, cleaning client documents, and preparing deliverables
  Freelancers and creators reordering portfolios, trimming PDFs, and sending smaller files faster
  Anyone who wants a simple PDF editor, PDF compressor, PDF merger, and PDF organizer inside the browser
  
  How it works
  
  Install the ShellPDFs extension
  Open the side panel or use the new tab dashboard
  Drop in one or more PDF files, or open a supported PDF source
  Choose your tool and download the result
  
  ShellPDFs is built for fast, practical PDF work in the browser, with privacy-conscious processing and a smoother daily workflow.
  
  By installing the ShellPDFs extension, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

• Apr 17, 2026
  short_description

  Compress, merge, split & organize PDFs privately in your browser — no uploads, no account needed.

  Private PDF tools in your browser: compress, merge, split, and organize files with a clean new tab dashboard.

• Apr 17, 2026
  name

  ShellPDFs — Private PDF Suite

  ShellPDFs – Private PDF Tools + New Tab Dashboard

• Apr 17, 2026
  host_permissions

  https://shellpdfs.com/*

  https://shellpdfs.com/*, http://localhost:3000/*, http://127.0.0.1:3000/*, https://mail.google.com/*

• Apr 17, 2026
  permissions

  sidePanel, tabs, scripting, storage, contextMenus, notifications, webNavigation

  sidePanel, tabs, scripting, storage, geolocation, contextMenus, notifications, webNavigation, downloads

Permissions & access

Permissions

sidePaneltabsscriptingstoragegeolocationcontextMenusnotificationswebNavigationdownloads

Host access

https://shellpdfs.com/*, http://localhost:3000/*, http://127.0.0.1:3000/*, https://mail.google.com/*

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