Free Alternative to PDF2Go
PDF2Go is a cloud-based PDF tool that requires uploading your files to their servers. Irreva covers the same core tasks — merge, split, compress, rotate, OCR, and convert — entirely in your browser using pdf-lib and PDF.js. Your files never leave your device.
Core PDF tasks covered
| Task | Irreva | PDF2Go |
|---|---|---|
| Merge PDF | Browser (no upload) | Cloud upload |
| Split PDF | Browser | Cloud upload |
| Compress PDF | Browser | Cloud upload |
| PDF to JPG | Browser | Cloud upload |
| PDF to Word | Browser | Cloud upload |
| PDF OCR | Tesseract local | Cloud OCR |
| Rotate PDF | Browser | Cloud upload |
| Add page numbers | Browser | Cloud upload |
Why local processing matters
Tax documents, contracts, medical records, and legal filings should not be uploaded to third-party servers unless you trust their security and retention policies. Irreva processes every PDF locally — nothing is transmitted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Irreva completely free?
Yes. Because processing happens on your device, there are no server costs to recover. All core PDF tools are free with no per-file limits.
Does Irreva have the same format support as PDF2Go?
Irreva covers the most-used PDF workflows. For rare format conversions (PDF to ePub, etc.), a cloud tool is still needed.