THE READER.ME JOURNAL
Notes on PDFs, privacy, and standards.
How the tools work, why your files never leave the browser, and the technical detail that matters.
PDF passwords: what they protect, and what they don't
A password on a PDF feels like security, but it only does some of what people assume. Here's what a PDF password actually protects, what it doesn't, and how to use one well.
Aug 19, 2026 · 6 min readPrivacyHow to Compress a PDF Offline (Without Uploading It Anywhere)
You don't need to send your PDF to a stranger's server just to make it smaller. Here's how to compress a file entirely offline, in your own browser.
Aug 18, 2026 · 6 min readPrivacyRecruiters: handle CVs and candidate data without uploading it
CVs, ID scans, references, background checks. A recruiter's PDFs are full of candidates' personal data. reader.me processes them in the browser, with nothing uploaded.
Aug 17, 2026 · 6 min readStandardsWhy a PDF can run code at all
The PDF format has a chapter about actions: things a reader does on its own. Where they hang, why a hyperlink is one too, and what it takes to remove them for real.
Aug 16, 2026 · 6 min readGuidesThe invoice and its XML: paperwork that has to travel together
A signed PDF is often only half of what you send. Here's how to put the spreadsheet, the XML or the original quote inside the PDF itself, in your browser.
Aug 15, 2026 · 6 min readPrivacyTravel agencies: handle passports and bookings without uploading client data
Passport scans, visas, itineraries, payment details. A travel agency's PDFs are a goldmine of personal data. reader.me processes them in the browser, with nothing uploaded.
Aug 15, 2026 · 6 min readNo spam. Just PDF craft.
Once in a while, a useful note on PDFs and privacy.