A free iLovePDF alternative that never uploads your files
iLovePDF is a popular online PDF service. Like most such sites, it works by uploading your document to its servers. FilesProcess does the same everyday jobs – edit, convert, merge, split, compress, sign – entirely inside your browser, so your file never leaves your device.
iLovePDF vs FilesProcess at a glance
| iLovePDF | FilesProcess | |
|---|---|---|
| Where your file is processed | On iLovePDF’s servers (the file is uploaded) | On your own device, in the browser |
| What happens to the file | Uploaded to iLovePDF’s servers; their help pages say files are deleted automatically within about 2 hours (signature documents are kept longer), and you can delete them sooner from the download page. | Never stored anywhere – it only exists in your browser tab until you close it |
| Works offline | No – the file has to be uploaded | Yes, after the tool has loaded once |
| Price | See their website | Free, no signup, no watermark |
Their help pages say transfers are encrypted and their servers are in the EU. Sources: iLovePDF: Are my files safe?, iLovePDF: How to delete files.
Popular free tools
- Online PDF editor – change the existing text and images, not just add boxes on top.
- PDF to Word – keeps fonts and layout for most digital PDFs.
- Merge PDF, Split PDF and Compress PDF.
- Sign PDF, Protect PDF and OCR PDF.
How to switch
- Open the tool you need from the PDF tools list – there is nothing to install or sign up for.
- Choose your file. It is processed on your device in seconds.
- Download the result. Optionally install the app from your browser to use it offline.
Want proof that nothing is uploaded? See how it works and check it yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Is FilesProcess really a free iLovePDF alternative?
Yes. All working tools are free with no signup and no watermark. Because processing happens on your device, there is no server cost per file to recover.
Does iLovePDF upload my files?
iLovePDF processes files on its servers. Uploaded to iLovePDF’s servers; their help pages say files are deleted automatically within about 2 hours (signature documents are kept longer), and you can delete them sooner from the download page.
How can I check that FilesProcess does not upload my file?
Open your browser’s developer tools (F12), go to the Network tab and run any tool: no request carries your file. You can also switch off the internet after loading a tool and it keeps working.
When is iLovePDF the better choice?
Server-based tools can handle conversions that are hard to do inside a browser, very large files and team or cloud features. FilesProcess focuses on doing the everyday PDF jobs privately on your device.
Free, no signup, and your files never leave your device.
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