A private iLovePDF alternative
iLovePDF is a popular and capable PDF suite. If you would rather your documents never leave your device, or you keep hitting free-plan limits, here is how KazamTools compares.
Facts about iLovePDF checked on from its public pages (sources below).
iLovePDF offers a long list of PDF tools on the web, on desktop and on mobile. Like most online PDF services, it uploads your files to its servers, processes them there and deletes them later. Its help pages say uploaded files are removed automatically within about two hours, and that you can delete them sooner from the download page.
KazamTools takes a different approach. Our PDF tools run inside your browser tab, so the file is never sent to us or anyone else. That suits contracts, payslips, medical letters, ID scans and anything else you would rather not hand to a third party, even briefly.
KazamTools vs iLovePDF at a glance
| Feature | KazamTools | iLovePDF |
|---|---|---|
| Where your files are processed | In your browser, on your device. Files are never uploaded. | Uploaded to iLovePDF servers, then deleted automatically after processing. |
| Price | Free. Paid for by ads around the tools. | Free plan, plus a paid Premium subscription. |
| Limits | No file count or size caps set by us. Very large files depend on your device memory. | Free plan has lower file-size and files-per-task limits; Premium raises them. |
| Account needed | No. | No for basic tools; yes for Premium features. |
| Core PDF tools (merge, split, compress, rotate, sign, watermark, page numbers) | Yes. | Yes. |
| OCR, redact, compare, edit, fill forms | Yes. | Yes. |
| Word, Excel and PowerPoint to PDF | Not yet. PDF to Word only. | Yes, in both directions. |
| Desktop and mobile apps | No native apps. Works in any modern browser and can be installed as a web app. | Yes, with Premium. |
| Google Drive and Dropbox import | No. | Yes. |
| Developer API | No. | Yes. |
| Works offline once loaded | Most PDF tools, yes. | Web tools need a connection. |
| Calculators, image, video and text tools | Yes, on the same site. | PDF focus; images on its sister site iLoveIMG. |
Choose KazamTools for
- Your PDF never leaves your device, so there is no upload wait and no copy on a server.
- No daily, file-count or file-size caps set by a pricing plan.
- Batch tools are free, and results can be passed to the next tool with "Continue with this file".
- PDF, image, video, calculator and text tools in one place, with no account.
Choose iLovePDF for
- Converting Word, Excel or PowerPoint files to PDF, and PDF back to Excel or PowerPoint.
- Desktop and mobile apps (with Premium), and importing from Google Drive or Dropbox.
- A paid API and team features for businesses that automate PDF work.
- Very large jobs on a slow or old device, because their servers do the heavy lifting.
Free KazamTools tools to use instead
Each one runs in your browser. See how that works.
Frequently asked questions
Is KazamTools really free compared with iLovePDF Premium?
Yes. Every tool is free with no plan, sign-up or watermark. We show ads around the tools to pay for the site. Because the work runs on your device, extra use costs us almost nothing.
Is iLovePDF safe to use?
iLovePDF says it encrypts uploads and deletes files automatically within about two hours. That is a reasonable policy, but the file still leaves your device. If you would rather it did not, use a tool that runs in your browser.
Can KazamTools convert Word to PDF like iLovePDF?
Not yet. We convert PDF to Word, images to PDF and PDF to text. To turn a Word file into a PDF, use Save as PDF in Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice.
How can I tell my PDF is not uploaded?
Open your browser's developer tools, choose the Network tab and run a tool: no request carries your file. Our how it works page explains this in more detail.
Sources and fair use
iLovePDF is a trademark of its owner. KazamTools is not affiliated with or endorsed by iLovePDF. Plans and features change, so check ilovepdf.com for its current terms. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.