FileCurve vs iLovePDF — Free PDF Tools Compared (2026)
Quick Answer
FileCurve and iLovePDF both offer free PDF compression. iLovePDF free plan limits files to 100MB and uploads them to their servers. FileCurve processes PDFs in your browser with no upload and no size limits.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | FileCurve | iLovePDF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free forever | Free (100MB limit), Premium €4/month |
| File privacy | Browser-only | Server-side processing, files deleted after processing |
| Account required | No | Yes (most plans) |
| Daily/monthly limits | None | Yes on free plan |
| Browser-based processing | ✓ | ✗ |
| No watermark | ✓ | Varies by plan |
Why users switch to FileCurve
- ✓No file size limit
- ✓Files processed in browser only
- ✓No task limits
- ✓Faster (no upload wait)
Where iLovePDF wins
- •More PDF tools (50+ operations)
- •Mobile apps for iOS and Android
- •OCR text recognition
- •Digital signatures
Verdict
FileCurve for privacy and unlimited use. iLovePDF for advanced PDF operations like OCR, merging many files, or mobile use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is iLovePDF?
iLovePDF is an online PDF tool suite offering 50+ operations including compression, merging, splitting, OCR, and digital signatures. Free plan has a 100MB file size limit.
Is FileCurve better than iLovePDF for PDF compression?
FileCurve is better for privacy and no file size limits — it processes PDFs in your browser with no upload. iLovePDF is better if you need OCR, digital signatures, or mobile apps.
Is iLovePDF free?
iLovePDF has a free tier with a 100MB file size limit. Premium plans start at €4/month for unlimited use. FileCurve is free with no size limits.