Privacy · 2026-04-15 · 6 min read
Why privacy-first online tools matter
What secure processing means for your files — and how PAB Tools approaches it.
Convenience should not mean handing every document to an unknown server forever.
Prefer local processing when possible
Formatting, hashing, and many conversions can run in your browser.
Limit retention
When a server is required, short-lived processing reduces risk.
PAB Tools is built around clarity: free utilities without unnecessary data collection.
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