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MillFile vs Basalt for Mac

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MillFile compared with Basalt for Mac
DetailMillFile logo MillFile Basalt for Mac
What it doesFree browser tool to compress PDFs to an exact size without uploading 18 PDF tools in one native Mac window, including redaction that destroys content and proves it
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Pricing modelFree Paid
PricingNot given $29 lifetime license for up to 3 Macs. No subscription. Free 24-hour trial available.
Key features
  • Compress PDF to exact target size from 100 KB to 20 MB
  • Convert camera RAW files to full-resolution JPG
  • Batch processing with zip download
  • Runs entirely in browser with no upload
  • Adaptive page rendering with quality budget
  • Works offline after first page load
  • Supports RAW formats: ARW, CR2, CR3, NEF, DNG, ORF, RAF, RW2
  • PDF redaction that permanently destroys content
  • Redaction verification with signed certificates
  • PDF merge and split
  • OCR to make PDFs searchable
  • Bates numbering for legal productions
  • PDF compression
  • Digital signature and PDF forms
  • Batch procedures and automation
  • PDF comparison tool
  • Privilege log generation in CSV and XLSX
What makes it different
  • Browser-based so files never leave your device
  • Truly free with no trial, subscription, watermark or daily quota
  • Lossless rebuild runs first to preserve quality
  • Reports honest final size when target cannot be reached
  • Redaction that destroys content permanently rather than covering it
  • Independent verifier proves destruction before any file is written
  • Byte-reproducible output verifiable by third parties
  • One-time $29 purchase with lifetime license, no subscription
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check15 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)09
Citation Flow (Majestic)131
Referring domains (Majestic)126

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