CombinePDF vs iLovePDF

CombinePDF creates one downloadable PDF from uploaded PDF files and images. It accepts PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, and BMP files, and lets users arrange the upload order before producing the result. Image pages and PDF pages can be mixed, while JPG, JPEG, and PNG collections can be compiled into a PDF. The service is free to use without registration or an email address and says it adds no watermark. Uploads are limited to 20 files at once, with each file up to 120 MB. Uploaded files and generated PDFs are deleted when the user leaves the page; its privacy policy says files are held temporarily during processing rather than permanently. Transfers use HTTPS. The service collects usage data such as browser type, access times, and pages viewed, and uses cookies for preferences and site analysis. It runs on web, Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows.

iLovePDF provides tools for editing PDF text, adding annotations, running OCR, converting files, and creating forms. Its PDF Forms tools can detect fields and add fillable text fields, checkboxes, multiple-choice fields, and lists. AI tools include PDF summarization, translation, and PDF-to-Markdown conversion. The service is available on the web, Windows and Mac desktop, and iOS and Android. The Free plan provides core tools for light use, with document processing limits that differ by task: listed examples are 100 MB for Merge PDF and 15 MB for Office to PDF. Premium includes unlimited document processing and lists prices of ₹3,400 billed annually or ₹500 billed monthly. The desktop app supports offline batch editing and local document management. Integrations include Zapier, Make, and Wordpress, while iLoveAPI supports document automation for developers. Business offers custom contracts, a dedicated account manager, and single sign-on. The service says documents are encrypted and handled under international data protection regulations including GDPR; its plan comparison lists HTTPS and ISO27001 certification. Users can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel in account settings. iLovePDF was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain.