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# iLovePDF

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> iLovePDF is an online document management platform designed for managing and editing PDF documents. It provides tools for tasks such as merging multiple files into one, splitting PDFs into separate files, and compressing documents to reduce file size while preserving quality. Files can be converted between PDF and formats such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and JPG. The platform allows users to edit PDFs by adding text, images, and annotations. Security features include options for password protection and unlocking protected files.&#10;&#10;Additional features include OCR technology for making scanned documents searchable, electronic signature tools, and options for organizing pages within a document. iLovePDF is accessible through web browsers, desktop applications for Mac and Windows, and mobile apps for iOS and Android.
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> Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 1750 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 1750 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: ILOVEPDF
- **Founded**: 2010

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$9.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: iLovePDF Desktop is available to users for free and offered across two pricing plans, outlined below. Pricing starts at $6.61/month and scales with each tier, outlined below:&#10;&#10;Desktop Reader - Available to users for free.&#10;Desktop Tools and Reader - $6.61/month or $53.11/year
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
- **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 208 more

## Features

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Annotations
- Archiving & Retention
- Audit Trail
- Authentication
- Batch Processing
- Compliance Management
- Compression
- Contact Management
- Content Management
- Content Scan
- Contract/License Management
- Convert to PDF
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Templates
- Customizable Fields

## Integrations (8 total)

- Dropbox Business
- Google Analytics 360
- Google Drive
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- WordPress
- Zapier

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Phone Support
- Chat

## Category

- [File Sharing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4535/file-sharing/software)

## Related Categories

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4. [Edit Pdfs](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/375681/edit-pdfs) — 4.7/5 (555 reviews)
5. [Contentverse](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/357028/contentverse) — 4.1/5 (19 reviews)

## Reviews

### "I really love pdf\! 😆" — 5.0/5

> **Matthew** | *20 March 2026* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It’s my go-to place for converting files of different types now (not necessarily pdfs). It can also convert images to documents and vice versa.
> 
> **Cons**: No negatives apart from that you need to pay to use the service more heavily. That seems fair enough but may not satisfy all users.
> 
> Even though i no longer teach English in a school, I’m so glad I was told about this website. It’s saved me hours of hassle with awkward documents and I thoroughly reccommend it.

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### "A Must-Have Tool for Students and Developers" — 4.0/5

> **Abdelrahman** | *2 March 2026* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I frequently need to merge multiple reports, compress large architectural diagrams to meet portal upload limits, and convert documents into clean PDFs for job applications. iLovePDF handles all of this instantly in the browser without requiring any heavy software installation. The user interface is incredibly straightforward and fast.
> 
> **Cons**: The free tier has strict limits on file sizes and the number of batch tasks you can perform per day. Also, when converting highly complex PDFs with custom formatting back into Word documents, the layout sometimes gets slightly misaligned and requires manual fixing.
> 
> Managing documentation for my university courses and my final graduation project requires handling a lot of scattered files. iLovePDF has been an absolute lifesaver for quickly combining research papers, formatting my CV perfectly, and compressing project files to share with my team online seamlessly.

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### "Still Simple, FREE and Easy to Use" — 5.0/5

> **Gary** | *10 February 2026* | Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: easy to use, simple to find when I google and it just works and it's FREE, that's probably the best thing
> 
> **Cons**: I don't dislike it, it works, I use it regularly and to this day, I still don't use the paid options, so I'm happy
> 
> It's great\!  Simple, free to use, the paid features are not really necessary for most of my tasks, so it works great for me.

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### "Great tool for converting and signing PDFs" — 5.0/5

> **Elena** | *2 January 2026* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: iLovePDF is very easy to use (even my father, who is a non-tech person, loves it) and always shows up when I search for tools like signing PDF or converting. I mainly use the free version, so it's super worth it. The conversion is fast, the interface is simple, and I appreciate that I don't need to create an account even when other people also need to sign a PDF. Works well for work collaboration(signing contracts).
> 
> **Cons**: Some advanced features are only available on the premium version and there's ocasional ads. Apart from that, I love it.
> 
> Overall, my experience with iLovePDF has been very good. It’s a reliable and convenient tool for quick PDF tasks like converting images to PDF or signing documents. For a free tool, it works really well, so I use it regularly. Plus, their SEO is amazing.

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### "This software should be embedded in MacOS." — 4.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *5 March 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I really like using iLovePDF daily, it's really easy to use with its drag and drop feature. I also like the variety of features - everything you can't do natively on a computer, here you can do it in 1 click with iLovePDF.
> 
> **Cons**: There's no versioning available and it can be a bit buggy, especially for heavy documents. It happens that you need to re upload documents multiple times for it to work.
> 
> Overall it's a great tool to use for simple / lights documents. I use it daily but only for light documents that are not confidential.

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