As a digital marketing and web development agency, the team at Moga Web is constantly building workflows that require uploading documents. Whether it’s submitting client onboarding assets, uploading portal files, or processing legal forms, we always run into the exact same wall: strict file size limits.
But when we looked at the existing landscape of online PDF tools to solve this, we found two massive, frustrating issues:
- The Bloat: Most PDF tools are sluggish, heavily ad-laden, and overly complex for a task that should take three seconds.
- The Privacy Nightmare: Almost every "free" online compressor forces you to upload your highly sensitive, private documents to an unknown, third-party server.
We weren't willing to compromise our clients' privacy—or our own—just to shrink a file. So, we decided to build the solution ourselves.
Meet Makemb.com (pronounced Make-"Emm"-"Bee", as in Megabyte).
The Breakthrough: "Privacy by Architecture"
When we set out to build Makemb, we wanted to challenge the status quo. Instead of asking users to trust a written privacy policy, we designed the tool so that trust is built right into the code.
We call it Privacy by Architecture.
Your PDFs Never Leave Your Device
Unlike traditional compression sites, Makemb processes your files 100% locally in your web browser.
- Zero File Uploads: When you drop a PDF into Makemb, your browser does all the heavy lifting using client-side processing.
- Our Server Sees Nothing: Our servers only handle user authentication and credit management. They never see, touch, or store a single byte of your documents.
- Instant Processing: Because there’s no time wasted uploading a massive file to a server and downloading it back, the compression happens in seconds—right on your device.
Two Tools. Zero Friction.
We stripped away the clutter to focus entirely on the two features people actually use:
- Compress: Recompress embedded images to shrink the file size of your PDF without losing readability.
- Split: Divvy up bloated multi-page documents into smaller, bite-sized PDFs that meet strict upload targets.
By keeping the interface hyper-focused, we created a tool that feels incredibly fast and satisfying to use. Bring your PDF, let your browser do the work, and download your optimized file instantly.
Simple, Fair Pricing: No Subscriptions, No Traps
We are collectively suffering from subscription fatigue. Nobody wants to sign up for a $15/month recurring subscription just to compress three PDFs a year.
At Moga Web, we believe in utility pricing. With Makemb, we designed a simple pay-for-what-you-use model:
Start Free: Every new sign-up gets 10 free credits to test the speed and compression quality.
Pay-As-You-Go: When you run out, a simple $15 CAD top-up gives you 50 credits (where 1 credit = 1 successfully compressed or split file).
No Expiration: Your credits stay in your account until you need them. No recurring monthly fees, no hidden catches.
Compliant and Secure by Design
Because we built Makemb to handle professional-grade workflows, we ensured it meets the highest security standards:
- GDPR & PIPEDA Aligned: Since your files are processed locally and never stored, data retention risks are effectively zero.
- PCI-DSS Compliant Payments: All transactions are securely handled via Helcim, meaning your financial data is always protected.
Need a Custom Web Solution? Let’s Talk.
Makemb.com is a testament to how we think at Moga Web: we identify real-world inefficiencies, cut through the bloat, and engineer elegant, secure, and blazing-fast web applications.
If your business needs custom software development, an intuitive SaaS application, or a privacy-first web platform, our team is ready to bring it to life.
Try the app today at Makemb.com and experience the future of secure, instant PDF compression.
Have an app idea of your own? Contact Moga Web today to discuss your next project.