PixoateThe Free iLovePDF Alternative
iLovePDF covers the PDF essentials. Pixoate matches the core toolkit — merge, split, compress, convert, sign — runs many PDF tools entirely in your browser for privacy, and adds an image-editing suite, OCR and document builders alongside.
Replace iLovePDF with these Pixoate tools
iLovePDF has a free web tier with task and file-size limits plus Premium and Business plans. Pixoate’s PDF basics are free, and many PDF tools run in your browser. Verify current pricing and limits on each provider’s site.
Core PDF tools
Beyond PDF
Privacy & processing
Pricing & access
When to pick which
Pick iLovePDF if
- You only need PDF tools and prefer their UI and desktop app
- Your team already uses their Business plan and workflows
- You need a feature specific to their suite that Pixoate does not list
Pick Pixoate if
- You want PDF basics processed in your browser (files never uploaded)
- You hit iLovePDF’s free-tier task or file-size limits
- You also work with images, OCR, or need resume / invoice builders
- You want one place instead of separate PDF and image tools
FAQ
Is Pixoate a free iLovePDF alternative?
Yes. Pixoate offers the core PDF toolkit — merge, split, compress, convert, sign and fill — free, and runs many of these tools entirely in your browser so the file never leaves your device.
Do my PDFs get uploaded to a server?
Most Pixoate tools process your file on our secure server over HTTPS and delete it automatically afterward — never stored, shared or sold. A handful of text and developer utilities (formatters, hashers, encoders, the QR and color tools) run entirely in your browser. Each tool page discloses which mode it uses.
Can Pixoate convert PDF to Word and back?
Yes — Pixoate has PDF to Word, Excel and PowerPoint, plus Word/Excel/PowerPoint to PDF, powered by LibreOffice headless for layout fidelity.