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The iLovePDF Alternative That Never Uploads Your Files

iLovePDF offers a wide tool set, but its free tier caps how many files each task accepts and how large they can be, and files are processed on iLovePDF’s servers. File Genie trades some of that breadth for a simpler promise: your files are converted locally, in your own browser, with no limit and no upload — ever.

File Genie vs iLovePDF at a glance

Feature comparison between File Genie and iLovePDF
 File GenieiLovePDF
File ever leaves your deviceNo — 100% browser-basedYes — processed on iLovePDF’s servers
Free-tier usage limitsNoneCapped per task — most tools accept 1 file, compress accepts 2
File size capLimited only by your device’s memoryRoughly 15–200 MB per task on the free tier, depending on the tool
Account requiredNoNot required for the basic web tools
Platform access on the free tierAny modern browser, desktop or mobileWeb app only — desktop and mobile apps are paid features
PriceFreeFree tier plus paid Premium and Business plans
Works offline once loadedYesNo

iLovePDF column checked against their published pricing page in September 2026. Plans and limits change — check their site for the latest.

Frequently asked questions

Is File Genie really free, with no catch?

Yes. Every tool is free with no task limits, because there is no server-side processing cost — your browser does the work.

Is it safe to convert sensitive documents (IDs, contracts) with File Genie?

Yes — files are processed entirely on your device and never transmitted anywhere, which is safer than uploading to any cloud converter.

What can’t File Genie do that iLovePDF can?

iLovePDF offers a much broader tool set — including PDF editing, e-signatures, page-level organisation, and desktop and mobile apps — that File Genie doesn’t. File Genie is focused specifically on fast, private conversion.

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