What iLovePDF does well
- A very wide set of PDF tools in one place, including OCR, PDF to and from Word, Excel and PowerPoint, PDF/A, editing, redaction and comparing two PDFs.
- E-signatures through its iLoveSign product, and integrations with Google Drive and Dropbox.
- Desktop apps for Windows and Mac that, by iLovePDF's own description, process files locally and work offline, plus mobile apps for iOS and Android.
- Team features on the Business plan, and a stated ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification and GDPR compliance.
How iLovePDF handles your files
On the website, files are processed on iLovePDF's platform. Its security page says processed files are automatically and permanently deleted within two hours, and that signed documents are kept for up to five years for legal reasons.
The free Basic plan has per-tool limits on batch size and file size. For example, the pricing page lists 25 files and 100 MB per task for Merge PDF on the free plan, and marks ad-free use as a Premium feature.
ThatToolSite works differently: each tool runs inside your browser, so the file is read and processed on your own phone or computer and is never sent to a server. There is no signup and no daily limit, because there is no server doing the work.
iLovePDF and ThatToolSite side by side
| Feature | iLovePDF | ThatToolSite |
|---|---|---|
| Where files are processed | Uploaded to iLovePDF's servers (website). The desktop app processes files locally. | In your browser, on your device. Files are never uploaded. |
| How long files are kept | Deleted within two hours of processing; signed documents kept up to five years. | Nothing is stored. Files are gone when you close the tab. |
| Free plan limits | Limited processing, batch size and file size per task, varying by tool. | No daily or per-task limits. Very large files are limited only by your device's memory. |
| Ads on the free plan | Yes. Ad-free use is a Premium feature. | The site may show ads beside the tools, never inside them. |
| Paid plan | Premium: US$9 a month, or US$60 a year. Business: custom pricing. | Free. No paid plan. |
| Desktop and mobile apps | Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. | No apps. Works in any modern browser on a phone or computer. |
| OCR and PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint | Yes. | Not offered. |
| E-signatures | Yes, through iLoveSign. | Not offered. |
ThatToolSite tools for the same jobs
These iLovePDF tools have a ThatToolSite tool that does the same job in your browser:
| iLovePDF | ThatToolSite |
|---|---|
| Merge PDF | Merge PDF |
| Split PDF and Extract pages | Split PDF and Extract PDF pages |
| Compress PDF | Compress PDF |
| Organize PDF | Reorder PDF pages and Delete PDF pages |
| Rotate PDF | Rotate PDF |
| JPG to PDF | JPG to PDF |
| PDF to JPG | PDF to JPG |
| Page numbers | Add page numbers |
When iLovePDF is the better choice
- You need to turn a PDF into an editable Word, Excel or PowerPoint file, or run OCR on a scan so its text can be searched.
- You need to sign documents or send them for signature.
- You want to edit the text of a PDF, redact it, or compare two versions.
- You prefer a desktop app, or need to work with files from Google Drive or Dropbox.
For those jobs, use iLovePDF or another tool that offers them; ThatToolSite doesn't.
Questions
Is ThatToolSite connected to iLovePDF?
No. They are separate, unrelated services. This page compares them using iLovePDF's own published pages.
Does iLovePDF upload my files?
On its website, yes: files are processed on its platform and, according to its security page, deleted within two hours. Its desktop app is described as processing files locally on your computer.
Can ThatToolSite convert a PDF to Word?
No. ThatToolSite handles page tasks such as merging, splitting, compressing, rotating and reordering, plus images to PDF and PDF to images. For Word, Excel or PowerPoint conversion, or OCR, a suite such as iLovePDF is the better fit.
How can I check that ThatToolSite really doesn't upload files?
Open a tool, then your browser's developer tools on the Network tab, and run the tool on a file. No request carries your file. You can also switch to airplane mode after the page has loaded and the tool keeps working.
Are these prices current?
They were read from iLovePDF's pricing page on 8 October 2026, in US dollars. Prices change and may differ by country, so check the pricing page linked under Sources.
Sources
- iLovePDF pricing. Read on 8 October 2026.
- iLovePDF security. Read on 8 October 2026.
- iLovePDF terms. Read on 8 October 2026.
- iLovePDF desktop app. Read on 8 October 2026.
iLovePDF is a trademark of its owner, used here only to compare services. ThatToolSite is not affiliated with or endorsed by it.