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Blueshift is not on the Mac App Store and is not in public beta. The answers below describe planned behavior from the current implementation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blueshift?
Blueshift is a planned macOS PDF editor built on Apple PDFKit. The current implementation covers viewing, page organization, annotations, form filling, and local PDF saving.
When can I download it?
Blueshift is not available for download yet. There is no public beta or confirmed release date. Check the Blueshift product page for availability updates.
What macOS version will Blueshift require?
The current implementation requires macOS 15.0 or newer. This requirement remains subject to change before release.
What will be free, and what will require Pro?
The planned free experience includes opening, viewing, searching, printing when a PDF permits it, and document information. Saving, page operations, annotations, and form filling are planned Pro features. The planned Pro purchase is a one-time unlock with a Family Sharing option. Prices and release availability have not been announced.
Does Blueshift upload my PDFs?
The current implementation processes documents locally with Apple PDFKit. It does not upload PDFs. Network access is reserved for StoreKit purchase operations in the planned Mac App Store release. See the Blueshift Privacy Policy.
Can Blueshift edit original PDF text like a word processor?
No. The planned editor adds annotations and fills existing form fields. It does not rewrite arbitrary body text.
Is a filled rectangle the same as redaction?
No. A rectangle or oval is an annotation overlay. It is not secure redaction, and underlying text may remain selectable or extractable.
Is Blueshift open source?
No. The current project is proprietary software. Its planned distribution is through the Mac App Store.
For status and contact options, see Blueshift Support.