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# Achico - A Free MacOS Native PDF Compressor | ||
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A lightweight, native macOS app that compresses PDF files while maintaining quality. Simple, fast, and efficient! | ||
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![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/4e10b8a7-decc-4e0b-8b56-f88198e75ec9) | ||
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## Features | ||
- **Smart PDF Compression**: Intelligently compresses PDFs while preserving readability | ||
- **Multiple Input Methods**: Drag & drop or click to select files | ||
- **Real-time Progress**: Watch your PDFs being compressed with a clean progress indicator | ||
- **Compression Stats**: See how much space you've saved instantly | ||
- **Dark and Light modes**: Seamlessly integrates with your system preferences | ||
- **Native Performance**: Built with SwiftUI for optimal macOS integration | ||
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## 💻 Get Started | ||
Download from the [releases](https://github.com/nuance-dev/Achico/releases/) page. | ||
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## ⚡️ How it Works | ||
1. Drop or select your PDF | ||
2. Watch the magic happen | ||
3. Download your compressed file | ||
4. That's it! | ||
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## 🛠 Technical Details | ||
- Built natively for macOS using SwiftUI and PDFKit | ||
- Utilizes advanced compression algorithms while maintaining PDF quality | ||
- Efficient memory management for handling large files | ||
- Clean, modern interface following Apple's design guidelines | ||
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## 🔮 Features Coming Soon | ||
- Batch processing | ||
- Custom compression levels | ||
- Detailed file information | ||
- Quick Look integration | ||
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## 🤝 Contributing | ||
We welcome contributions! Here's how you can help: | ||
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1. Clone the repository | ||
2. Create your feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature`) | ||
3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'`) | ||
4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/AmazingFeature`) | ||
5. Open a Pull Request | ||
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Please ensure your PR: | ||
- Follows the existing code style | ||
- Includes appropriate tests if applicable | ||
- Updates documentation as needed | ||
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## 📝 License | ||
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details. | ||
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## 🔗 Links | ||
- Report issues: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/YourUsername/Achico/issues) | ||
- Follow updates: [@YourTwitter](https://twitter.com/YourTwitterHandle) | ||
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## Requirements | ||
- macOS 14.0 or later |