Get your PDF documents reduced in size while retaining quality instantly from our online tool

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Version
0.8
Update
May 28, 2024
Size
56.64KiB
Developer
pdf-compressor-pro.freepdfsolutions.com
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
3.6383 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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PDF Compressor Extension

WHAT PDF SOLUTIONS CONVERTER IS ALL ABOUT?
We understand the frustrations when it come to dealing with pdf files and not having proper software to view or convert these. We at Free PDF Solutions make conversion simple to all user types and thrive on doing so.

With PDF Compressor, there's...
• No registration required
• Ease of use

The PDF Compressor offers convenient web search and quick links to popular websites from the Chrome New Tab page.

You can uninstall the extension at any time.

In new version: removed new tab change.
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Source Manifest.json

{ "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "PDF Compressor", "default_locale": "en", "description": "Get your PDF documents reduced in size while retaining quality instantly from our online tool", "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "version": "0.8", "icons": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "48": "images/icon-48.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": "images/icon-128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install PDF Compressor extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install PDF Compressor extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install PDF Compressor extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install PDF Compressor extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download PDF Compressor extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a PDF Compressor extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the PDF Compressor Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the PDF Compressor extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the PDF Compressor extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for PDF Compressor extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the PDF Compressor extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download PDF Compressor extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install PDF Compressor extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the PDF Compressor extension file

Select and download the PDF Compressor extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the PDF Compressor extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your PDF Compressor extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the PDF Compressor extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install PDF Compressor extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Juliano Danilo Spuldaro (ID: 000000064e6f6abf) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 01/27/2022 Does not work! I had a 18.4 mb file and received a 18.4mb file.

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Abdul Basit Mukhtar (ID: 000000e5506de9e3) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/29/2021 Very bad experience!

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ayoub allali (ID: 000000809f5dfd37) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/15/2021 super meilleure qualité

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megha bhure (ID: 00000085bf3610d5) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/01/2020 Waste of time, it does not work.

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Alvaro K. Jimenez (ID: 000000199c4fba83) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/05/2020 This is a useful tool and one that i use regularly to compress my pdf documents.