Dev Tools · 1h ago
Developer builds browser-based PDF tool that never uploads files
A cybersecurity student created FluxTools, a free browser-based PDF editor that processes files entirely client-side using WebAssembly and pdf-lib. The tool offers 60+ utilities including merge, split, and compress without sending data to any server. It aims to address privacy concerns with cloud-based alternatives like iLovePDF.
Meridian48 take
While the privacy pitch is strong, the tool's utility depends on whether it can match the reliability and feature depth of established services for everyday use.
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