An offline, private alternative to iLovePDF
Last updated September 2026
iLovePDF is one of the most popular online PDF suites. It works by uploading your document to its servers, processing it there and letting you download the result. PDFHub does the everyday jobs — merge, split, OCR, sign, redact, add a password, PDF to images and images to PDF — with the file staying on your device the whole time. For password removal and automatic PII redaction we have two dedicated tools.
All-in-one offline PDF editor. Merge, split, OCR, redact, sign, password protect, and convert PDFs - all processing happens locally in your browser.
Open PDFHub →Remove passwords from protected PDF files instantly. Unlock encrypted PDFs without uploading to any server.
Open PDF Unlocker →Automatically detect and redact Personally Identifiable Information (PII) from PDF documents using AI that runs entirely in your browser.
Open PDF Redactor →Why pick ours
- Files are processed in your browser; they are not uploaded for processing.
- Works offline once the page has loaded, which is useful on patchy connections.
- No account needed and no daily task quota.
- Separate focused tools for unlocking PDFs (PDF Unlocker) and AI-assisted PII redaction (PDF Redactor).
Where iLovePDF is better
- iLovePDF has a wider set of tools, including high-quality PDF ↔ Word/Excel/PowerPoint conversion, which we do not offer.
- It has desktop and mobile apps plus cloud integrations (Google Drive, Dropbox).
- Server-side processing means very large jobs do not depend on your device’s RAM.
- It offers team plans and an API for businesses.
Which should you use?
Pick PDFHub for confidential documents (ID proofs, contracts, bank statements) where uploading is a concern. Pick iLovePDF when you need Office format conversion or cloud integrations.
FAQ
Is PDFHub a full replacement for iLovePDF?
For merge, split, OCR, sign, redact, password-protect and PDF/image conversion, yes. It does not convert PDF to Word, Excel or PowerPoint, which iLovePDF does.
Do my PDFs get uploaded?
No. PDFHub processes files with JavaScript and WebAssembly inside your browser tab. The file is not sent to a server for processing.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no fixed limit, but very large PDFs are limited by your device’s memory. On a typical laptop, documents of a few hundred pages work fine.
Can I remove a PDF password?
Yes — use PDF Unlocker. If the PDF needs a password to open, you must know it; the tool removes the protection so you do not have to type it again.
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