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Engineering blog about client-side PDF processing, WebAssembly, privacy-first web apps, and building free PDF tools. No fluff, no ads — just technical deep-dives.
How WebAssembly Powers Client-Side PDF Processing
Learn how ILikePdf uses WebAssembly to run Ghostscript and PDF libraries directly in your browser — zero server uploads, zero privacy exposure.
Read More →PDF Compression Guide: Reduce File Size Without Losing Quality
Complete guide to PDF compression. Learn the difference between lossless and lossy compression, image downsampling, and font subsetting.
Read More →Why Client-Side PDF Processing Is the Future of Document Privacy
Server-upload PDF tools expose your documents. Here's why client-side processing with WebAssembly is the privacy-first alternative.
Read More →ILikePdf vs iLovePDF vs Smallpdf: 2026 Comparison
Detailed comparison of free PDF tools: ILikePdf vs iLovePDF vs Smallpdf. Features, privacy, limits, and pricing compared.
Read More →Building a PWA PDF Editor: Lessons from Shipping ILikePdf
Technical deep-dive into building a production PWA for PDF editing — service workers, offline support, manifest config, and caching strategies.
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