--- description: Review of iLovePDF Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: iLovePDF | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [File Sharing Software](/directory/4535/file-sharing/software) > [iLovePDF](/software/68590/ilovepdf) # iLovePDF Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/68590/ilovepdf Page: 1 / 71\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/68590/ilovepdf?page=2) > 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. 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. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 1754 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 1754 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: Desktop Reader - Available to users for free. 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.uk/directory/4535/file-sharing/software) ## Related Categories - [File Sharing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4535/file-sharing/software) - [OCR Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4291/ocr/software) - [Document Generation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4300/document-generation/software) - [PDF Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4791/pdf-software/software) - [Document Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/722/document-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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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. ----- ### "Valuable Tool, Especially the Free Version" — 5.0/5 > **Danielle** | *31 March 2026* | Publishing | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I’ve used the free service a few times while writing a book. It’s been an invaluable resource for me as a small startup. The free version lets me convert large documents without spending a fortune. The watermarking feature is one of the best free resources available. It helps me protect my manuscripts and distribute them worry-free to pre-readers before publishing. The document editing tools are also great. > > **Cons**: It takes some time to get accustomed to the interface of this program. For instance, when using the watermark feature, you need to try a few times to get the positioning and transparency of the watermark just right. This does take a bit of time because you can’t preview the watermark placement beforehand. > > My overall experience with iLovePDF has been largely positive, especially considering the range of features available for free. The platform offers strong value without requiring a subscription, allowing users to perform essential tasks like merging, splitting, compressing, and converting files with ease. The watermarking feature is particularly useful for basic document branding or protection, and the document editing tools are straightforward and functional for everyday needs. One of the biggest strengths is its ease of use. The interface is clean, intuitive, and accessible even for users who aren’t very tech-savvy. Uploading files and navigating between tools is simple, which makes the overall workflow efficient and user-friendly. However, there are some limitations that affect the experience. When adding a watermark, there is no preview available before applying the changes, which makes it difficult to ensure proper placement and formatting. Similarly, when editing or amending documents, the lack of a real-time preview can lead to guesswork and may require multiple attempts to get the desired result. Overall, iLovePDF is a convenient and cost-effective tool with solid core features, but the absence of preview functionality in key areas like watermarking and editing slightly detracts from an otherwise smooth user experience. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "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. 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