iLovePDF
Popular online PDF toolkit for merging, splitting, compressing, converting and signing files.
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About iLovePDF
iLovePDF is a Barcelona-based web toolkit that covers the everyday PDF chores: merging, splitting, compressing, converting to and from Word, Excel, PowerPoint and images, OCR, rotating, numbering pages, watermarking, unlocking and protecting files, redacting and signing. Each tool is a single page with a big upload button, which makes it easy for anyone to use. The core tools are free with limits on file size and the number of tasks; Premium subscriptions raise those limits, remove ads, add batch processing and include signature requests, and business plans add team management. There are desktop apps for Windows and Mac and mobile apps for iOS and Android. The same team runs iLoveIMG for images and offers a developer API. As with any upload-based service, people handling sensitive documents may prefer an offline or self-hosted tool, but for occasional use it is one of the quickest options around.
Best for: Occasional users who want a quick free tool for common PDF tasks.
Pros and cons
What works
- Free tier covers most everyday tasks
- Each tool is simple and fast to use
- Desktop and mobile apps as well as the website
Why people leave
- File size and task limits on the free plan
- Upload-based processing for most tools
- Not a full editor for changing body text
Top iLovePDF alternatives
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Smallpdf66.5A very similar online toolkit with a polished interface and a Windows app.
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PDF24 Tools62.6No paid tier at all, and a free offline Windows app.
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Sejda59.6Online plus desktop tools with a stronger in-browser text editor.
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PDFsam57.2Free open-source desktop app for merging and splitting without uploads.
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Stirling PDF55.3Self-hosted toolkit with dozens of tools for teams that cannot upload files.
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iLovePDF: common questions
Is iLovePDF free?
iLovePDF has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Core tools, limited use (checked on iLovePDF's own site).
Is iLovePDF open source?
No, iLovePDF is not open source. Open-source alternatives include PDFsam and Stirling PDF.
What platforms does iLovePDF run on?
iLovePDF is available for Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to iLovePDF?
The highest-ranked iLovePDF alternatives right now are Smallpdf, PDF24 Tools and Sejda. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.