PDF Squeezer 3
PDF Squeezer 3 is a PDF compression utility for macOS that reduces the file size of large PDF documents by compressing embedded images and removing redundant data. It supports batch processing, folder recursion, password-protected PDFs, and offers predefined compression filters as well as custom compression settings. Users can drag and drop files into the app or use one-click compression. The tool is targeted at professionals, students and office workers who need to reduce PDF file sizes for email sharing, cloud storage or bandwidth constraints.
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1 suggestionPDF Squeezer 3 is an older application — version 3 was designed for macOS 10.10 to 10.12 (released over a decade ago) and the vendor has moved on to version 4 and beyond. We found no evidence of a native Apple Silicon build for PDF Squeezer 3. The search results indicate the app is still available on the Mac App Store, but there is no mention of Apple Silicon support. You have approximately 28 months until Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028), at which point PDF Squeezer 3 will no longer launch on newer Macs. Your best option is to upgrade to the latest major version of PDF Squeezer (version 4 or higher) — the vendor is actively maintaining the newer line and is more likely to have released a native Apple Silicon build. If cost is a concern, check whether your existing PDF Squeezer 3 license entitles you to a free or discounted upgrade. Alternatively, consider free or low-cost native alternatives like Preview (built into macOS, supports basic PDF compression) or open-source tools like Ghostscript or pdftk.
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