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iLovePDF DesktopPDF Shaper
Freemium

A limited free tier is available. Premium is a paid subscription.

 Free

Free download with no subscription.

Windows, macOS Windows
  • Processing happens locally rather than uploading files to a server
  • Batch processing across many documents at once
  • Works offline with no file uploads
  • Broad set of conversion, page and security tools
  • Most tools are restricted without a premium subscription
  • Windows and macOS only, closed source
  • Windows only
  • Not a full PDF text editor
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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