How is this more secure than Smallpdf or Adobe?
Those tools upload your file to their servers to process it. PrivaPDF runs entirely inside your browser tab using WebAssembly — there is no server that could receive your file.
Is it HIPAA-compatible?
Because no protected health information (PHI) ever leaves your device, PrivaPDF is compatible with HIPAA technical safeguard requirements for local processing.
Can attorneys use this for privileged documents?
Yes. Attorney–client privilege is preserved by design — confidential documents are processed locally and never touch an external server.
Can I verify the zero-upload claim myself?
Yes. Open Chrome DevTools → Network tab while converting. You will see zero outbound requests to any external server during the conversion.
Does it work on classified or air-gapped networks?
Yes. After the first visit the app is cached. Subsequent uses require no internet connection at all.