iLovePDF
iLovePDF is a PDF management application for macOS and Windows that provides both online and offline document editing capabilities. The desktop app functions as a PDF reader and includes tools for merging multiple PDFs into a single file, splitting PDFs into separate pages, rotating pages, compressing file size, and converting between PDF and Office formats (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JPG). It also offers password protection, PDF/A archival compliance, and OCR text recognition for scanned documents. The free version includes 5 tasks per month; additional tasks require a paid Premium subscription. iLovePDF targets individual users and small-to-large companies seeking an affordable alternative to commercial tools like Adobe Acrobat.
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1 suggestionWe could not find clear information about whether a native Apple Silicon build of iLovePDF exists. The vendor's website and recent documentation emphasize the offline desktop application for Mac and Windows but do not explicitly state architecture compatibility. Given that Apple is removing Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028) — less than 28 months away — if you rely on iLovePDF it is worth contacting the vendor directly to confirm whether they ship a native Apple Silicon build or have plans to release one before that deadline. You can reach out through their support page at ilovepdf.com. If the vendor confirms no native build is planned, consider switching to an actively maintained native alternative such as Preview (which is built into macOS and handles basic PDF merging, rotating, and compression), PDFtk Pro, or Coherence X, all of which run natively on Apple Silicon Macs and offer offline PDF editing capabilities.
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