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
Latest, 20 Oct 2026:6 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 7 months
Latest, 20 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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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.
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