iHatePDF is a free online PDF editor and converter with more than 35 tools in one place. You can edit, merge, split and compress PDFs, convert PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint or JPG and back, sign, scan, translate and OCR PDFs, and improve your CV with the AI CV Optimizer. It works in any browser, with no signup and no watermark.

Is iHatePDF really free?

Yes, 100% free. There is no paid plan, no trial that runs out, no watermark on your files and no signup. A free account is optional and lets you process several files at once. If optional premium features are ever added, they will be clearly marked, and the tools that are free today will stay free.

How do I edit a PDF online for free?

Open Editly, the free PDF editor, and add your PDF. Click any text to change it, and the original font is matched automatically. You can also add text, images, highlights, drawings, notes and your signature, then download the edited PDF with no watermark, no signup and nothing to install.

Is it safe to edit PDFs online with iHatePDF?

Yes. Files travel over an encrypted HTTPS connection, and files uploaded for processing are deleted automatically within one hour. The service never sells or shares your files or uses them to train AI. For maximum privacy, browser mode can be enabled so supported tools run entirely on your device with the file never leaving it.

Who is behind iHatePDF and how does it make money?

iHatePDF is made by Nutshell Labs. It is free for users with no ads, no paid plan, and user data is never sold. The service is supported by display advertising to cover server costs and development while keeping core tools accessible to everyone.

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iHatePDF

Professional PDF tools for editing, converting and optimizing documents online, free with no signup or watermarks

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DR by Ahrefs: 24 no change since last check

Ahrefs Domain Rating benchmarked 16 Oct 2026, rebuilt 16 Oct 2026.

iHatePDF metrics

Benchmarks for ihatepdf.com: Ahrefs Domain Rating and Majestic link data, with the change since the last build.
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Domain Rating	24 no change since last check
Trust Flow	21 no change since last check
Citation Flow	27 no change since last check
Referring domains	138 no change since last check
External backlinks	439 no change since last check

Ahrefs Domain Rating benchmarked 16 Oct 2026, rebuilt 16 Oct 2026. Main build topic: Arts/Performing Arts (21). Majestic benchmarked 16 Oct 2026, rebuilt 16 Oct 2026. Link data built by Majestic. Trust Flow, Citation Flow and Topical Trust Flow are trademarks of Majestic-12 Ltd.

iHatePDF domain build sheet

Public RDAP record, last read 16 Oct 2026, 14:51 UTC.
Domain age	14 years
Registered	25 Jun 2012
Expires	25 Jun 2027
Registrar	GoDaddy.com, LLC
DNSSEC	Not signed

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Free online PDF editor and converter with 35+ tools including merge, split, compress, convert between PDF and Word/Excel/PowerPoint/JPG, sign, scan, translate

What it is

Screenshot of the iHatePDF homepage — ihatepdf.com, as visitors see it

iHatePDF is a free online PDF toolbox with over 35 tools for editing, converting, merging, splitting, compressing and organizing PDF documents. Users can convert PDFs to and from Word, Excel, PowerPoint and JPG formats, sign documents, scan with a camera, translate content, and use OCR to make scanned PDFs searchable. The service includes an AI-powered PDF editor called Editly and tools for image processing and CV optimization. All core tools are free with no signup required, no watermarks, and files are automatically deleted within one hour. The platform works in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android devices.

What it is built with

Edit PDF text and content with automatic font matching
Merge multiple PDFs, Word files, PowerPoint files and images into single document
Compress PDF files with three quality levels: Less, Recommended, or Extreme
Convert PDF to Word with preserved layout, fonts, images and tables
Convert PDF to JPG, Excel and PowerPoint formats
Convert Word, Excel, PowerPoint and HTML to PDF
Scan documents with camera and convert to searchable PDF
Split PDF into separate files and organize pages

Pricing

Pricing model: Free

All core PDF tools are permanently free with no paid tier. Files up to 50 MB each. Optional premium features may be added in the future but will be clearly marked; existing free tools will remain free.

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Questions from the bench

What is iHatePDF?: iHatePDF is a free online PDF editor and converter with more than 35 tools in one place. You can edit, merge, split and compress PDFs, convert PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint or JPG and back, sign, scan, translate and OCR PDFs, and improve your CV with the AI CV Optimizer. It works in any browser, with no signup and no watermark.
Is iHatePDF really free?: Yes, 100% free. There is no paid plan, no trial that runs out, no watermark on your files and no signup. A free account is optional and lets you process several files at once. If optional premium features are ever added, they will be clearly marked, and the tools that are free today will stay free.
How do I edit a PDF online for free?: Open Editly, the free PDF editor, and add your PDF. Click any text to change it, and the original font is matched automatically. You can also add text, images, highlights, drawings, notes and your signature, then download the edited PDF with no watermark, no signup and nothing to install.
Is it safe to edit PDFs online with iHatePDF?: Yes. Files travel over an encrypted HTTPS connection, and files uploaded for processing are deleted automatically within one hour. The service never sells or shares your files or uses them to train AI. For maximum privacy, browser mode can be enabled so supported tools run entirely on your device with the file never leaving it.
Who is behind iHatePDF and how does it make money?: iHatePDF is made by Nutshell Labs. It is free for users with no ads, no paid plan, and user data is never sold. The service is supported by display advertising to cover server costs and development while keeping core tools accessible to everyone.

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