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PDF Merger

Merge PDF — Combine PDF Files Into One Free Online

Up to 10 PDFs before signup

Six attachments and a note explaining what order to read them in. Merge the PDFs into one document instead — nothing retyped, nothing reformatted.

  • Send one document instead of six attachments
  • Drag to reorder every file before you merge
  • Original quality and formatting come through unchanged

Drop two or more PDFs here — get one combined file back

Drop two or more PDF files

How to merge PDF files into one document in the order you choose

This PDF merger joins two or more PDF files into a single document. Add the files, put them in the order you want and download a single combined PDF with every page copied across as it is. It opens in any browser, so there is no program to install and no license to buy. A merge takes up to 20 PDFs, or up to 10 before you sign up.

How to combine PDFs into one document and set the order

To turn multiple PDFs into one file, drop two or more of them onto the page or choose them from your device. Each file shows a thumbnail of its first page and its page count, and the pages inside every file stay together in their original order. The number on each card shows where that file lands in the merged PDF.

  1. Add two or more PDFs, or drop them onto the page.
  2. Select Add more if another file belongs in the merge.
  3. Drag the files, or use the arrows, until the order is right.
  4. Select Merge my PDFs and wait for the combined file.
  5. Choose See result, then download the merged PDF.

Merge PDFs online for free, with or without an account

A standard merge needs no account and adds no watermark, so you can merge PDFs free of charge, whether it is two documents or twenty. Without signing in you can combine up to 10 PDFs in one go, and a signed-in account can combine up to 20. Each file has to fit your plan's upload size, and the total size of all the files is checked too, so a very large set may need to be merged in smaller groups.

Merge PDFs that have different page sizes

Pages are copied across without being resized, so an A4 report and a Letter form keep their own sizes in the merged file, and a sideways scan stays sideways. If a few pages sit the wrong way once the files are joined, turn them upright before you send the document.

Merge and reorder PDF files by rearranging the list

In the Files list, drag a row by its grip handle or use the up and down arrows to move a file earlier or later, and use the trash icon to take one out. Reordering works on whole files. To change the order of pages inside a single PDF, rearrange its pages first, then merge the result.

Merge only some pages of your PDFs

Every page of each file goes into the merge. To combine just a few pages, first pull those pages out by page number so each source file holds only what you need, then add the extracted files. Organize PDF can also delete the pages you do not want from one file before it goes into the merge.

Combine Word, Excel or image files into one PDF

Merge PDF accepts PDF files only, so each Word, Excel or image file has to become a PDF to merge PDF documents with the rest: turn Word documents into PDFs, turn spreadsheets into PDFs and turn photos into a PDF, then add the results to the same merge. The merged file follows the order of your list.

Check the merged file before you send it

Compare the page count of the result with the page counts on the cards: the merged file should hold their sum. Then look at the first page of each original document, because that is where the list order shows up. A wrong order is quickest to fix in the list: drag the file to its place, which clears the finished result, and merge again. Your original files are never changed.

Before you merge

  • Check the numbers on the cards, because the first card becomes the first pages of the merged file.
  • A merge builds a new document, so bookmarks in the original files are not carried over.
  • If one file cannot be read, for example because it is damaged or locked, remove it and merge the rest, or unlock it first when you know the password.
  • Keep your originals, because the merged PDF is a separate copy.
  • If the combined file is too large to send, shrink the merged PDF afterwards.

Only PDFs can be combined, so convert a Word document to PDF or turn iPhone HEIC photos into PDF pages before adding them, and extract just the pages you need when only part of a file belongs. A merged file that is too big for an email attachment can be made smaller with a compression preset.

What you can do with Merge PDF

Review the main capabilities before you begin.

  • Merge two or more PDFs into one file
  • Combine documents in any order you like
  • Drag pages to reorder before merging
  • Add more files to the stack anytime
  • Bundle contracts and reports into one PDF
  • Get a clean merged PDF with no watermark

Settings reference

Available controls for Merge PDF.

Files

Drag to reorderOne-click
Sets the page order of the merged document — drag a file's handle, or tap the up and down arrows on touchscreens, to move it; files are combined top to bottom as listed.
Add moreFile input
Adds extra PDF files to the merge list at any time before merging (up to 20 total); new files append to the end and can be dragged into position.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How Merge PDF helps you get it done

Real problems it solves every day — for businesses, creators, and everyday tasks. Find the use case that fits you and start.

For Business

Combine Multiple Receipts for Expense Reports

After a business trip, your receipts are scattered across email attachments, scanner output and screenshots. Merge them into one PDF before submitting through Concur, Expensify, or your finance team's portal.

For Business

Assemble Multi-Chapter Reports

Each contributor delivers a chapter as a separate PDF. Merge them in the right order — table of contents, chapter 1, chapter 2, appendix — for final delivery to the client or stakeholder.

Legal

Compile Legal Discovery Packets

Combine signed contracts, supporting exhibits, correspondence and amendments into a single bundle for opposing counsel or the court. Drag rows to set the canonical order before merging.

Events

Wedding & Event Vendor Portfolios

Photographers, caterers and venues often send separate PDFs for proposal, pricing and references. Merge into one decision-ready packet to compare vendors side-by-side.

Finance

Tax Return Compilation

Form 1040, W-2s, 1099s, supporting schedules, and itemised deduction proofs all live as separate PDFs. Merge into one yearly return file for your CPA or the IRS portal.

Education

Application Portfolios

College, scholarship, grant and visa applications usually accept one PDF. Merge cover letter, resume, transcript, recommendations and writing samples into a single submission file.

Real Estate

Assemble a Real Estate Closing Packet

Combine the purchase agreement, disclosure forms, inspection report and title documents from separate PDFs into one file in the exact order your closing checklist requires, then hand agents and buyers a single document instead of six attachments.

Career & HR

Merge Job Application Materials Into One File

Combine your resume, cover letter, portfolio samples and reference letters into a single PDF for job boards and application portals that only accept one upload — drag the rows so your resume lands first.

For E-commerce

Build a Vendor or Wholesale Product Catalog

Merge individual product spec sheets and datasheet PDFs into one downloadable catalog for your storefront or a wholesale buyer, keeping the original layout and images of each source sheet intact.

Travel

Create a Single Trip Document for Travel

Combine your flight itinerary, hotel confirmation, travel insurance and visa documents into one PDF so you have a single file to print, email or pull up offline at the airport instead of digging through separate attachments.

For Business

Compile a Board Meeting or Client Presentation Packet

Merge the agenda, financial slides and supporting appendix documents prepared by different teammates into one ordered PDF ahead of a board meeting or client review, dragging each section into the sequence you'll actually present them in.

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