iLovePDF
Merge, split, compress, rotate, sign and convert PDFs from a single page. Covers nearly everything Acrobat charges a subscription for.
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How to get the most from it
iLovePDF sits in Unreasonably Useful under Learn, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful.
About this category: Sites that quietly do a job you would otherwise pay for or install software for. Included because being this good for free is genuinely strange.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Getting something practical done
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
iLovePDF: quick answers
Is iLovePDF free?
Yes. iLovePDF is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use iLovePDF?
No. You can use iLovePDF without signing up for anything.
Does iLovePDF work on a phone?
Yes. iLovePDF works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is iLovePDF safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does iLovePDF take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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