Privacy-first PDF toolkit

ihatepdf.cv is a free online PDF editor that performs all 46+ PDF tools directly in your browser — edit, merge, split, compress, and convert documents with no watermark, no file upload, and no sign-up required.

What is ihatepdf?

ihatepdf.cv is a privacy-first PDF toolkit that runs entirely client-side using JavaScript and WebAssembly. It accepts PDFs and other formats (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JPG, PNG, Markdown, HTML, audio) as input and outputs edited, merged, split, compressed, or converted files. The platform works in all modern browsers on desktop and mobile, can be installed as a progressive web app for offline use, and is created by independent developer Pranav Pawar.

Key Features

• 100% client-side processing — All operations run in your browser, so documents are never uploaded to a server; this makes it safe for contracts, Aadhaar/PAN cards, medical records, and other confidential files.
• No watermark, no sign-up, no limits — Every output file is watermark-free, no account is required, and there are no daily conversion caps. Desktop can handle PDFs up to 150 MB, tablets up to 75 MB, phones up to 50 MB.
• PDF editing & annotation — The Edit PDF tool lets you click any text to correct it in-place, add text boxes, images, sticky notes, and drawn or uploaded signatures. You can also fill forms, redact text permanently, add watermarks, page numbers, headers/footers, and flatten documents.
• Page management — Merge unlimited PDFs, split by page or range, rotate pages, crop/resize to A4/Letter, organize pages across files, and export as ZIP.
• Convert to & from PDF — Support for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JPG/PNG, HTML, Markdown, CSV, EPUB, and audio transcription (Whisper AI). PDF can be converted to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JPG (up to 600 DPI), HTML, EPUB, and read-aloud audio.
• AI tools — Chat with PDF (via Google Gemini API, key required), AI PDF Summarizer (on-device), Searchable PDF OCR, Compare PDFs with sync-scroll, and Repair PDF.
• Business tools — GST Invoice Generator with auto CGST/SGST/IGST and HSN support, POS Bill Generator for retail thermal receipts, and GST Filing Prep to compress/split files for portal upload limits.
• Privacy & security — Encrypt PDFs with strong passwords, remove passwords you know, unlock restrictions, auto-redact PII (Aadhaar, PAN, credit cards), run a Privacy Risk Scanner, and generate SHA-256/SHA-1/MD5 fingerprints.

Who is it for?

• Lawyers and legal executives: redact client data permanently before sharing, compare contract versions side-by-side, and encrypt confidential case files — all without uploading to a third-party server.
• Chartered accountants and small business owners: generate GST-compliant invoices, compress ITR documents to meet portal limits, and redact Aadhaar/PAN numbers from financial records using the privacy scanner.
• Job seekers and students: edit a resume or CV PDF directly in the browser without watermark or account, add a signature, and export a clean copy in minutes.
• Developers and writers: convert Markdown to beautifully typeset PDFs, extract tables to Excel, or chat with a PDF to pull insights — all without leaving the browser.

What can you do with ihatepdf?

• Merge contracts and reports — Combine multiple PDFs into one document with drag-and-drop, then reorder, rotate, or delete pages before downloading.
• Compress image-heavy PDFs — Reduce file size by up to 70% using Light/Medium/Heavy presets, ideal for emailing large portfolios or uploading to portals with file caps.
• Scan documents from your phone — Use the Scan Document tool to capture a physical page with your camera, auto-detect edges, and export a multi-page PDF.
• Convert design mockups — Export PDF pages to high-resolution JPG or PNG at up to 600 DPI (archival quality) for portfolios or social media graphics.
• Create professional invoices — Generate GST-format invoices and POS thermal receipts, with CGST/SGST/IGST, HSN codes, and multi-product billing, all free.

How does ihatepdf work?

Open any tool page, choose your file (or use the scanner), and the operation runs immediately in your browser. There is no upload step for the vast majority of tools — JavaScript and WebAssembly handle the PDF processing locally. The Chat with PDF AI tool is the exception: it extracts text on-device but sends your question plus the text to Google's Gemini API (you provide a free API key). After processing, download the result; files are cleared from memory when you close the browser, with an optional local history of the last 50 files stored in IndexedDB.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Fully free with no watermark; files never leave your device; works offline after the first load; no sign-up or daily limits; covers a wide range of PDF tasks in one place.
• Cons: The AI Chat feature requires a free Google Gemini API key; maximum file size depends on device memory (50 MB on phones vs 150 MB on desktop); very large PDFs may need to be split before processing for best performance.

Pricing

ihatepdf is 100% free — there are no paid tiers, no subscriptions, and no premium tools. All 46+ tools are available to everyone forever, for personal or commercial use.

Alternatives

• Smallpdf — a popular online PDF suite, but the free tier adds watermarks and limits daily conversions.
• iLovePDF — similar toolkit with free/paid tiers; ihatepdf processes files locally instead of uploading.
• Adobe Acrobat online — offers PDF editing tools, but the free tier is restricted and often requires sign-in; ihatepdf needs no account.

FAQ

Is ihatepdf really free?

Yes. Every tool is free, with no watermark, no sign-up, and no daily limits. The site states that the tool is 100% free with no hidden costs, subscriptions, or premium features. It is also free for commercial use.

Are my PDF files uploaded to any server?

No. All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. The files never leave your device, so even the service operators cannot see them. The only exception is the Chat with PDF AI feature, which sends extracted text to Google's Gemini API when you ask a question.

Does ihatepdf work offline?

Yes. After the initial page load, the tools are fully functional without an internet connection. You can install ihatepdf as a PWA on your phone or desktop to access it like a native app in offline mode.

What is the maximum file size I can process?

It depends on your device memory: desktop computers typically handle up to 150 MB, tablets up to 75 MB, and smartphones up to 50 MB. For larger files, the recommendation is to split the PDF first.

Does ihatepdf add a watermark to my edited PDF?

Never. The site guarantees that no watermark, visible or invisible, is added to any output file, for any tool, at any time. This applies to all operations, including merging, compressing, converting, and editing.