FilesAll vs iLovePDF
Both help you compress, convert and sign PDFs. The big difference is where your file goes while that happens.
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The short answer
iLovePDF's website uploads your file to its servers, processes it there and deletes it within two hours, according to its own security page. FilesAll processes the file inside your browser, so it is never uploaded at all. iLovePDF offers more tools, including Office to PDF, and a desktop app that works offline.
Side by side
Where your file is processed
- FilesAll
- In your browser, on your device
- iLovePDF (website)
- On iLovePDF's servers, after upload
How long your file is kept
- FilesAll
- Never stored by us
- iLovePDF (website)
- Deleted within two hours of processing, per iLovePDF; signed documents are kept up to 5 years
Server location
- FilesAll
- No file server
- iLovePDF (website)
- Servers under European law, per iLovePDF
Free to use
- FilesAll
- Yes, with a daily file count
- iLovePDF (website)
- Yes, with limits per task
Ads
- FilesAll
- None on tool pages; optional ad for extra files
- iLovePDF (website)
- Its pricing page lists ad-free as a paid feature
Offline option
- FilesAll
- Pro keeps working offline for a while
- iLovePDF (website)
- Desktop app for Windows and Mac (paid plans)
Security certification
- FilesAll
- None yet
- iLovePDF (website)
- ISO/IEC 27001, per iLovePDF
Which tasks each covers
Compress, merge, split and rotate PDF
- FilesAll
- Yes
- iLovePDF (website)
- Yes
PDF to JPG and JPG to PDF
- FilesAll
- Yes
- iLovePDF (website)
- Yes
Sign a PDF
- FilesAll
- Yes, simple e-signature
- iLovePDF (website)
- Yes
Text from scans (OCR)
- FilesAll
- Yes
- iLovePDF (website)
- Yes
HEIC (iPhone photo) to JPG
- FilesAll
- Yes
- iLovePDF (website)
- Not listed
MP4 to MP3
- FilesAll
- Yes
- iLovePDF (website)
- Not listed
Word, Excel, PowerPoint to PDF
- FilesAll
- No
- iLovePDF (website)
- Yes
When to choose which
- Choose FilesAll for private documents you would rather not upload, like ID scans, medical letters, contracts or tax forms, and for iPhone photos and video sound.
- Choose iLovePDF if you need Office to PDF, or a desktop app for heavy offline work.
Sources
Checked on October 16, 2026, from iLovePDF's own pages: its security page, GDPR article, pricing and tool list. Services change, so check their pages for the latest. iLovePDF is a trademark of its owner, and FilesAll is not affiliated with it.
Frequently asked questions
Is iLovePDF safe?
iLovePDF says it deletes uploaded files within two hours and holds ISO/IEC 27001 certification. Your file is still uploaded to its servers. With FilesAll, the file is never uploaded, so there is nothing to delete.
Can I compress a PDF without uploading it?
Yes. FilesAll's Compress PDF works inside your browser, so the PDF stays on your device.