Free iLovePDF Alternative

iLovePDF is great, but it uploads your files to their servers. If you need PDF editing with complete privacy, Swiss Knife runs entirely in your browser — merge, split, rotate, sign, watermark, and more. No account, no upload, no file size limits.

Try the PDF Editor

No UploadFiles stay on your device

No SignupNo account required

Runs in BrowserWorks offline too

Free ForeverNo limits, no watermarks

What you get

✓Merge, split, rotate, and organize PDFs
✓Add signatures, watermarks, and page numbers
✓N-up layout and crop tools
✓Extract text and convert to images
✓Files never leave your browser
✓No account, no limits, no watermarks

Why switch from iLovePDF?

iLovePDFFree Tooling

✗Uploads files to their servers

✓Files never leave your browser

✗Requires account for some features

✓No account needed, ever

✗Free tier limits (15MB, task limits)

✓No file size limits or task caps

✗Adds watermarks on free tier (some tools)

✓Never adds watermarks

✗Needs internet connection

✓Works offline (PWA)

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from iLovePDF?

iLovePDF uploads your files to their servers for processing. Swiss Knife processes everything in your browser — your files never leave your device. Both are free, but we require no account and have no file limits.

Does it have all the same tools?

We cover the most-used PDF operations: merge, split, rotate, sign, watermark, page numbers, crop, N-up, and more. Some advanced features like PDF/A conversion are not yet available.