An iLovePDF alternative that keeps files on your device
iLovePDF offers a broad set of PDF tools, but like most online editors it uploads your documents to its servers to process them. PDFMergely takes the opposite approach: the same common tasks run locally in your browser, so your file is never transmitted, stored, or exposed to anyone, including us.
PDFMergely vs iLovePDF
| PDFMergely | iLovePDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Where files are processed | On your device, in the browser | Uploaded to iLovePDF’s servers |
| Files leave your device | Never | Yes, on upload |
| Works offline | Yes, after the first visit | No |
| Sign-up to use the tools | Not required | Required for some features |
| All tools (merge, split, rotate…) | Free | Limited free tier |
| Best for | Private and sensitive documents | General everyday use |
Why switch?
PDFMergely moves the code to your file instead of moving your file to the code. The PDF engine runs in your browser, there is no upload endpoint, and every tool is free without an account. For anyone handling sensitive documents, that is a meaningful difference.
All 56 PDF tools, one private suite: merge, split, convert, compress and more
All free, all private. Each tool runs locally in your browser, and the live meter proves nothing is ever uploaded.
Organize9 tools
Convert18 tools
Edit & sign10 tools
Optimize & secure9 tools
Image tools5 tools
Frequently asked questions
How is PDFMergely different from iLovePDF?+
iLovePDF processes your files on its servers. PDFMergely processes them in your browser, so your files never leave your device.
Is iLovePDF safe?+
iLovePDF is a legitimate, widely used service. Like most online PDF tools it processes your files on its own servers, so your document is uploaded over an encrypted connection, worked on there, and deleted after a set period per its policy. That is fine for everyday, non-sensitive files; the trade-off is that your file does leave your device. For confidential documents, PDFMergely does the same work inside your browser so the file is never uploaded, and a live 0-byte network meter lets you verify it.
Is iLovePDF safe for confidential documents?+
That is the case where the difference matters most. With any tool that uploads, your confidential file is copied to a third-party server for the time it is being processed and retained. PDFMergely never uploads at all: the work happens on your device, so a contract, statement or ID stays with you the whole time, which you can confirm on the live network meter.
Is it free and without sign-up?+
Yes. Every tool is free and requires no account.
Which tools are available?+
Merge, split, compress, rotate, reorder, delete and extract pages, watermark, page numbers, protect and unlock.
Does it work on mobile?+
Yes, it runs in any modern mobile browser, no app to install.