Support ILovePDF
Every tool on this site is free — no paywalls, no watermarks, no account required. If ILovePDF has saved you time, buying us a coffee helps keep the servers running and new tools coming.
Buy us a coffee Or sponsor us on GitHub — any amount helps.Why is ILovePDF free?
We believe document tools should be accessible to everyone — students in developing countries, small businesses, non-profits, and everyday people who just need to merge a couple of PDFs without installing software or handing over a credit card.
Most tools run directly in your browser, which means your files never leave your device — they're processed locally and deleted immediately when the tab closes.
What keeping this free costs
"Free" doesn't mean zero cost on our end. Here's roughly what it takes to keep 33+ tools running reliably:
| Cost item | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Server hosting | Node.js compute to handle file uploads, OCR, and server-side conversions that can't run in the browser |
| CDN & bandwidth | Fast delivery of the app and assets worldwide |
| Object storage | Temporary secure storage for uploaded files during processing (auto-deleted within minutes) |
| Domain & SSL | Keeping the site live, secure, and trusted by browsers |
| Development time | Fixing bugs, building new tools, improving performance, and responding to feedback |
What your support makes possible
- ☕ $3 — one coffee pays for a full day of server costs so thousands of people can process their documents for free.
- 🚀 $10 — a small tip funds a new tool or a significant performance improvement that benefits every visitor this month.
- 🔥 $25 — a generous gift covers a month of bandwidth costs so the site stays fast even during traffic spikes.
- ⭐ $50+ helps us invest in better infrastructure, improved OCR accuracy, and potentially an offline / desktop version.
Why we built this differently
Privacy first
Most PDF tools upload your files to their servers and process them there. Our browser-first approach means most operations never send your data anywhere.
Instant results
Because processing happens in your browser, there's no queue, no waiting, and no upload progress bar for most tools — results appear in seconds.
No account wall
We'll never put core functionality behind a sign-up gate. Tools like merge, split, compress, and convert are free to use forever, no email required.
Continuously improving
We actively invest in performance, reliability, and new features — so the platform keeps getting better for everyone who uses it.
Frequently asked questions
Is the donation tax-deductible?
No — ILovePDF is an independent project, not a registered charity. Donations via Buy Me a Coffee are voluntary tips and are not tax-deductible.
Can I donate anonymously?
Yes. Buy Me a Coffee lets you tip without creating an account or leaving a name. We never see payment card details.
What if I can't afford to donate?
That's completely fine — the tools will always be free. Sharing ILovePDF with a friend or colleague who might find it useful is an equally valuable form of support.
Can my company sponsor the project?
Yes. If your team uses ILovePDF regularly and you'd like a formal sponsorship arrangement (with logo placement, priority feature requests, etc.), reach out via our contact page.
What happens to the money?
100% goes towards hosting, bandwidth, storage, and development time. We don't run ads on the tool pages, so donations are our primary way to sustain the project beyond running costs.
Ready to help? Even $3 makes a difference.
Every contribution — no matter the size — keeps ILovePDF free for the next person who needs it.
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