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ShellPDFs – Private PDF Tools + New Tab Dashboard

by shellPDFs · shellpdfs.com · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 20 Oct 2026

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

Users
6
−2 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#234K
#196K among extensions
Version
1.1.0
updated 8 Apr 2026

Users

monthly, 7 months
036Apr 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 20 Oct 2026: 6 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 7 months
001Apr 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 20 Oct 2026: 1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About ShellPDFs – Private PDF Tools + New Tab Dashboard

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.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+1+20.0%00.00
30 days−2−25.0%00.00
6 months+3+100.0%00.00

Version history

2 versions recorded
1.1.08 Apr 2026
1.0.031 Mar 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
31 Mar 2026
Size
3.0 MB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
shellpdfs.com
Support
shellpdfs.com
Extension ID
hakcplaonhjjkdnlongfmpjiipnpbnma

Permissions and risk

Elevated riskimpact 4, likelihood 2
Permissions
sidePaneltabsscriptingstoragegeolocationcontextMenusnotificationswebNavigationdownloads
Site access
https://shellpdfs.com/*http://localhost:3000/*http://127.0.0.1:3000/*https://mail.google.com/*

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