privacy
11 articles about privacy.
Does an Online Tool Upload Your File? A 2-Minute TestDoes an online tool upload your file? Use the browser's Network tab and an offline test to check any video, PDF or image tool in two minutes.12 October 2026 · 6 min read
Compress a Video Without Uploading It (2026 Guide)Compress video without uploading it: shrink a video by 50–80% for WhatsApp, email or the web, right in your browser. Step-by-step guide with presets.24 September 2026 · 7 min read
How to Generate a Strong Password (and Skip Memorizing)How to create a strong password: how entropy works, why 'P@ssw0rd' loses to 'correct-horse-battery-staple', and using a private in-browser generator.19 May 2026 · 11 min read
Convert Images to WebP Without Uploading: Complete GuideConvert images to WebP in your browser: files are 25–35% smaller than JPG at the same quality, with no upload or account. Plus when WebP is the wrong choice.15 May 2026 · 9 min read
How to Merge PDFs Without Uploading Them Anywhere (2026 Guide)Merge PDFs without uploading them to any server: combine invoices, contracts, bank statements and scanned IDs into one file, right in your browser.11 May 2026 · 9 min read
How to Compress a PDF Without Uploading It AnywhereCompress a PDF without uploading it: most online compressors send your file to a server. Reduce PDF size to a limit you choose, free, in your browser.7 May 2026 · 7 min read
10 Browser-Based Alternatives That Don't Upload Your DataPrivacy-first tools that run entirely in your browser: no uploads, no server processing, no account. Your files and data stay on your device.7 May 2026 · 10 min read
Stax vs Smallpdf, JSONLint and TinyPNG: Browser vs CloudBrowser vs cloud tools: five honest comparisons of Stax with popular SaaS alternatives, where each wins, and how to verify the privacy claims yourself.6 May 2026 · 8 min read
Cookie Consent in 2026: What Site Owners Must DoConsent Mode v2, IAB TCF v2.2 and the EU Digital Markets Act are all live. Here's what site operators must ship to stay compliant and keep AdSense revenue.5 May 2026 · 8 min read
Format JSON Without Uploading Data: A 2026 GuideFormat JSON without uploading it: most online formatters send your data to a server, which is risky for production data. Do it in your browser instead.3 May 2026 · 8 min read
Why we built Stax Tools300+ free online tools that all run in your browser. Here's why we built Stax and how it's different from the other tool sites.1 May 2026 · 7 min read