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iLoveAPI

Freemium#19 of 34 in PDF API Software

iLoveAPI: A broad, affordable PDF API for everyday document operations and automation. Ranked #19 of 34 in PDF API Software by our editors (6.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for affordable everyday PDF operations.

6.8/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.8 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Affordable everyday PDF operations
Free plan
Yes
OCR
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free plan includes merging, OCR, conversion, extraction, editing, and security
- Supports PHP, .NET, Ruby, Node.js, and Python libraries
- Offers selectable regional processing jurisdictions
Where it doesn't
- Hosted cloud deployment may not suit self-hosted requirements
- Task-based workflows require uploads, processing requests, and downloads
- Free usage references both 2,500 credits and a 250-file monthly limit

Our verdict on iLoveAPI

iLoveAPI is a hosted REST API for developers automating PDF and document-processing workflows. It supports web and API access, with operations covering document merging, page-range splitting, compression, OCR, text extraction, conversion, editing, page numbering, watermarking, image handling, and password protection. The product is positioned for startups and larger businesses that need routine PDF operations inside applications or automated workflows.

The freemium model gives the product a practical entry point. Its free plan covers merging, splitting, compression, OCR, extraction, conversion, editing, watermarks, and security. Published plan information describes 2,500 free monthly credits, while the API reference separately mentions a 250-file monthly limit, so teams should assess how their workload maps to both measures. Paid plan prices and plan entries are not included here. The service uses task-based processing: files are uploaded, processing requests are made, and completed files are downloaded.

Platform fit is strongest for teams that want a cloud PDF API with established language coverage. Official libraries are available for PHP, .NET, Ruby, Node.js, and Python, and processing locations can be selected by regional jurisdiction. The feature set is broad enough for common document workflows, including Office, HTML, and image conversion to PDF, PDF-to-JPG conversion, embedded image extraction, and searchable output from scanned files. Choose iLoveAPI for affordable, everyday PDF automation across supported development stacks. Teams needing self-hosted deployment or a workflow outside its task-based cloud model should consider alternatives.

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iLoveAPI pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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iLoveAPI fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
OCR	Yes
PDF conversion	Yes
Data extraction	Yes
Merge and split	Yes
PDF compression	Yes
Deployment model	Cloud
SDK languages	PHP, .NET, Ruby, Node.js, Python
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Compliance & security	ISO 27001, GDPR
Support	Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	iloveapi.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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