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Why Safha?

Because your files deserve to stay with you. Here are the differences as they are, with a source link for every point about iLovePDF.

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In short

  • Everything is free

    Every tool and feature is free in the current version, with no ads and no paid plan.

  • Your files stay on your device

    Most tools run inside your browser, and the ones that need our server say so before you start.

    Meer informatie

  • Arabic done right

    Joined, right-to-left Arabic in the output file, and Arabic-Indic digits such as ١، ٢، ٣.

  • Works offline

    Install the site as an app, and the tools that run on your device keep working offline once opened.

    Meer informatie

iLovePDF is a well-known, widely used service, and many of us have used it. We wrote this page so you can see the real differences before you choose.

Every fact about iLovePDF here comes from their official pages, with a link and the date we checked it. If you spot something that has changed, let us know and we'll fix it.

Point by point

We only included points you can check on their public pages. Use the source link in each row to see it for yourself.

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  1. Where is the file processed?

    Safha

    Ja

    Most tools run on your device; the file isn't uploaded.

    iLovePDF

    Gedeeltelijk

    The website uploads files to their servers; the desktop app works on your computer.

    Bron: iLovePDF: SecurityBron: iLovePDF: DesktopAs checked on October 30, 2026

    Details
    Safha
    Most tools run inside your browser and your file isn't sent. Specific tools run on our server or use AI, and they carry a badge saying so before you start.
    iLovePDF
    Their website tools process files on their servers, so your file is uploaded. Their desktop app can process files on your computer without an internet connection.

  2. How long is the file kept?

    Safha

    Ja

    Never uploaded, or deleted right after processing.

    iLovePDF

    Gedeeltelijk

    Deleted automatically within 2 hours.

    Bron: iLovePDF: SecurityBron: iLovePDF: FAQAs checked on October 30, 2026

    Details
    Safha
    With on-device tools, your file is never uploaded. With server tools, the file is deleted right after processing.
    iLovePDF
    Files are deleted automatically within 2 hours, and you can delete them yourself from the download page.

  3. Ads on free use

    Safha

    Ja

    No ads.

    iLovePDF

    Betaald

    The free plan shows ads; ad-free is paid.

    Bron: iLovePDF: PricingAs checked on October 30, 2026

    Details
    Safha
    No ads in the current version.
    iLovePDF
    Their pricing table lists “Ad-free: No” for the free plan, meaning it shows ads.

  4. Free limits per task

    Safha

    Ja

    No limit from us on tools that run on your device.

    iLovePDF

    Gedeeltelijk

    Each task has a file count and size limit.

    Bron: iLovePDF: PricingAs checked on October 30, 2026

    Details
    Safha
    Tools that run on your device have no file count or size limit set by us; the practical limit is your device's memory. Server tools, such as Word to PDF, have per-request limits on size and processing time.
    iLovePDF
    Examples from their pricing page: Merge up to 25 files and 100 MB, Compress up to 2 files and 200 MB, Word to PDF 1 file up to 15 MB.

  5. OCR when converting to Word, Excel, PowerPoint

    Safha

    Gedeeltelijk

    Free in Word; for Excel and PowerPoint, run OCR first.

    iLovePDF

    Betaald

    Premium; their standalone OCR tool is free.

    Bron: iLovePDF: PricingAs checked on October 30, 2026

    Details
    Safha
    PDF to Word has a free OCR option for scanned files. For Excel and PowerPoint, run the free OCR PDF tool first, then convert the result.
    iLovePDF
    PDF to Word, PowerPoint and Excel with OCR is a Premium feature. Their standalone OCR PDF tool is available on the free plan.

  6. Workflows (chaining tools)

    Safha

    Ja

    Free with a free account.

    iLovePDF

    Betaald

    Part of the paid plans.

    Bron: iLovePDF: PricingAs checked on October 30, 2026

    Details
    Safha
    Free with a free account.
    iLovePDF
    Listed among the paid-plan features on their pricing page.

  7. Working offline

    Safha

    Ja

    Install it from the browser; on-device tools work offline.

    iLovePDF

    Betaald

    The offline desktop app is part of the paid plans.

    Bron: iLovePDF: PricingAs checked on October 30, 2026

    Details
    Safha
    The site can be installed as an app from the browser, and the tools that run on your device are designed to keep working offline once opened.
    iLovePDF
    The desktop app, which works offline, is part of the paid plans.

  8. Languages

    Safha

    Ja

    29 languages, Arabic first, with Arabic-Indic digits such as ١، ٢، ٣.

    iLovePDF

    Ja

    26 interface languages, including Arabic.

    Bron: iLovePDF: Home page (language menu: 26 languages)Bron: iLovePDF: Arabic home pageAs checked on October 30, 2026

    Details
    Safha
    29 interface languages, Arabic first: every language in their menu, plus Kurdish (Sorani), Persian and Urdu, and an optional Iraqi Arabic voice. Page numbers can use Arabic-Indic digits such as ١، ٢، ٣.
    iLovePDF
    Their language menu lists 26 interface languages, including Arabic.

  9. Price

    Safha

    Ja

    Completely free.

    iLovePDF

    Betaald

    A limited free plan, and a paid Premium.

    Bron: iLovePDF: PricingAs checked on October 30, 2026

    Details
    Safha
    All tools are free in the current version, and there is no paid plan.
    iLovePDF
    Premium costs $7 per month, or $47 per year when billed annually.

Prices, limits and policies can change at any time. The details above are as they appeared on their official pages on October 30, 2026, so check the source before relying on them.

What iLovePDF does well

To be fair, let's start with their real strengths:

  • A mature product

    It has been around for years, launching its mobile app in 2017 and its desktop app in 2018, according to their press page.

    Bron: iLovePDF: Press

  • Many languages

    Their interface is available in more than 20 languages, including Arabic.

    Bron: iLovePDF: Home page (language menu: 26 languages)

  • Desktop and mobile apps

    Apps for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, and the desktop app processes files on your computer without an internet connection.

    Bron: iLovePDF: Desktop

  • Published security certifications

    Their security page lists ISO/IEC 27001 certification and GDPR compliance.

    Bron: iLovePDF: Security

  • Very high user ratings

    They are rated 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot from more than 14,000 reviews, as checked on October 30, 2026.

    Bron: Trustpilot: iLovePDF reviews

  • Cloud storage integrations

    You can open files from Google Drive and Dropbox and save results back to them.

    Bron: iLovePDF: FAQ

When iLovePDF may suit you better

To be clear, in these cases iLovePDF may be the better choice for you today:

  • You need an app from a store today

    They have ready-made apps for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Our apps for Android, iPhone and iPad, Windows and macOS are coming soon to Google Play, the App Store and as Windows and macOS downloads. Until then, you can install the site as an app from your browser.

    Bron: iLovePDF: Desktop

  • Your organization requires certifications

    If your organization needs a provider with ISO/IEC 27001 certification, their security page lists it.

    Bron: iLovePDF: Security

  • You work from Google Drive or Dropbox

    You can open files from them and save results back without downloading and re-uploading.

    Bron: iLovePDF: FAQ

  • You need advanced e-signatures

    Their security page describes eIDAS-compliant signatures through qualified trust service providers. Our Request signatures feature is an electronic signature with an audit trail, not a certificate-based digital signature.

    Bron: iLovePDF: Security

What we built for Arabic users

Things we built because most of our users write in Arabic and deal with official paperwork and upload portals:

  • Connected Arabic text in your output

    When you type Arabic in the edit, sign, watermark, forms and page number tools, they are built to show it with connected letters, running right to left.

    PDF bewerkenPDF ondertekenenWatermerk toevoegenPDF-formulierenPaginanummers toevoegen

  • Arabic-Indic or Latin digits

    Number your pages with digits like ١، ٢، ٣ or 1, 2, 3, and choose where they go.

    Paginanummers toevoegen

  • 29 interface languages

    Arabic first, then English, Kurdish (Sorani), Persian, Urdu, Turkish and the other languages in the language menu, from Chinese and Japanese to Hindi and Swahili.

  • Application pack

    Photograph your documents with your phone: the photos are cleaned up, straightened and combined into one PDF in the order you choose, then we try to compress it under the size you set, such as 500 KB or 1 MB. All on your device.

    Documentenpakket

  • No account, no ads

    Every tool works without an account and without ads. Only two features need a free account because they save something under your name: saved workflows and signature requests.

Don't just take our word for it

We explain step by step how to confirm, in your browser's Network panel or with an airplane mode test on your phone, that tools running on your device don't send your file.

Verify it yourself

Veelgestelde vragen

Is Safha part of iLovePDF?

No. Safha is made by akkadX and has no connection to iLovePDF or the company that owns it.

Is Safha really free?

Yes. All tools are free in the current version, with no ads, and almost all of them work without an account. Only saved workflows and signature requests need a free account.

Can I use both?

Of course. Pick what suits each task: for example, tools that run on your device for personal files, and their apps if you need one from an app store.

How did you check the facts about iLovePDF?

We reviewed their official pages on October 30, 2026 and linked each page next to the fact it supports. Their terms may change after that date, so always check the source.

Will my Arabic PDF convert to Word exactly?

We don't promise an exact match. The result depends on how the PDF was made, and scanned files need OCR. Always review the converted file before you use it.

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Information about iLovePDF comes from their public pages as checked on October 30, 2026. Their terms and prices may change after that date.

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