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iLovePDF Desktop vs iLovePDF: catalog facts
iLovePDF Desktop	iLovePDF
Freemium A limited free tier is available. Premium is a paid subscription.	Freemium A limited free tier is available. Premium is a paid subscription.
Windows, macOS	Android, iOS, Web
Processing happens locally rather than uploading files to a server Batch processing across many documents at once	Covers nearly every routine PDF task with no software to install Mobile apps and an API alongside the web tools
Most tools are restricted without a premium subscription Windows and macOS only, closed source	Files are uploaded to their servers to be processed Free use is limited by file size and daily task count
Downloadable app	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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