A private alternative to iLovePDF
iLovePDF is a capable, popular service. CareerPDF works differently: your files are processed on your device and never uploaded. Here is an honest comparison.
Where files are processed
- CareerPDF
- CareerPDF: In your browser, on your device
- iLovePDF
- iLovePDF: On iLovePDF’s servers (files are uploaded)
Storage of your files
- CareerPDF
- CareerPDF: Never sent, so never stored by us
- iLovePDF
- iLovePDF: Automatically deleted within 2 hours, according to iLovePDF
Works offline after first visit
- CareerPDF
- CareerPDF: Yes
- iLovePDF
- iLovePDF: No, the web tools need a connection to upload
Account required
- CareerPDF
- CareerPDF: No
- iLovePDF
- iLovePDF: Not for basic use
Range of tools
- CareerPDF
- CareerPDF: 15 focused tools, including an ATS resume builder
- iLovePDF
- iLovePDF: Larger catalogue, including Office conversion and OCR
Apps
- CareerPDF
- CareerPDF: Web app, installable on phones and computers
- iLovePDF
- iLovePDF: Web, desktop and mobile apps
How to verify privacy claims
- CareerPDF
- CareerPDF: Yourself: DevTools, offline test, live request counter
- iLovePDF
- iLovePDF: Through iLovePDF’s security policy
| CareerPDF and iLovePDF compared | CareerPDF | iLovePDF |
|---|---|---|
| Where files are processed | In your browser, on your device | On iLovePDF’s servers (files are uploaded) |
| Storage of your files | Never sent, so never stored by us | Automatically deleted within 2 hours, according to iLovePDF |
| Works offline after first visit | Yes | No, the web tools need a connection to upload |
| Account required | No | Not for basic use |
| Range of tools | 15 focused tools, including an ATS resume builder | Larger catalogue, including Office conversion and OCR |
| Apps | Web app, installable on phones and computers | Web, desktop and mobile apps |
| How to verify privacy claims | Yourself: DevTools, offline test, live request counter | Through iLovePDF’s security policy |
When CareerPDF is the better choice
Choose CareerPDF when the document is sensitive and you would rather it never left your device: identity documents, contracts, medical or financial records, HR files, or anything covered by a confidentiality obligation. It is also handy on a poor connection, since large files do not need to be uploaded and downloaded again.
When iLovePDF is the better choice
iLovePDF offers tools that CareerPDF does not have yet, such as converting Office documents and recognising text in scans (OCR). Server-side processing can also help on very old or low-memory devices, which may struggle with very large files in the browser.
Do not take our word for it
Open any CareerPDF tool, load it once, then switch off your internet connection and process a file. It still works. You can also open your browser’s developer tools on the Network tab while using a tool: no request carries your document.