Merge PDF
Combine multiple PDFs into one file
How to Use Merge PDF
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Click the upload area or drag and drop your PDF files onto the page.
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Add as many files as you need. Use the list to drag and reorder them.
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Click Merge PDFs to combine them into one document.
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Download your merged PDF file.
About Merge PDF
Combine multiple PDF files into one document online for free. No registration, no watermark, instant download.
Best Use Cases
- •Combining a cover letter and CV into one PDF for a job application
- •Merging multiple invoices or receipts into a single document for expense reporting
- •Combining chapters or sections of a document before sharing
- •Putting together a portfolio or proposal from separate files
- •Merging scanned documents that came out as individual pages
Examples
Job application
Drag in your cover letter PDF and CV PDF. Reorder so the cover letter is first. Click Merge. Download the single combined file.
Expense report
Upload January, February, and March invoice PDFs. Merge in order. The result is one PDF with all three months combined for the accountant.
Scanned document
A 10-page document scanned one page at a time produces 10 separate PDFs. Upload all 10, order them correctly, and merge into a single file.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- !Not checking the page order before merging - use the drag handles in the file list to reorder before clicking Merge
- !Merging password-protected PDFs - encrypted files need to have the password removed first
- !Not compressing the merged file if it is large - a merged PDF containing images can be significantly reduced with the Compress PDF tool after merging
Limitations
- –Bookmarks and internal links from the original files may not be preserved in the merged output
- –The merged file size is roughly the sum of all input files until the compressor is run separately
- –Password-protected PDFs cannot be merged until unlocked
Privacy
All merging runs in your browser using JavaScript. None of your PDF files are uploaded to any server. The merged document is generated and downloaded directly on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I merge PDF files online?
Upload your PDF files, arrange them in order, then click 'Merge PDF'. Your combined file will be ready to download in seconds.
Is merging PDFs free?
Yes, DevHive's PDF merger is completely free with no registration required and no watermark on the output.
How many PDFs can I merge at once?
You can merge up to 20 PDF files at once, with a combined size limit of 100MB.
How many PDFs can I merge at once?
There is no hard limit imposed by the tool. You can add as many files as you need. Performance depends on the total size of the files and your device. Most users merge between 2 and 20 files without any issues.
Will merging PDFs reduce quality?
No. The tool combines the pages from each file exactly as they are. No re-encoding or recompression takes place. The content quality of every page is preserved.
Can I reorder the pages after merging?
The tool lets you reorder the files before merging, which controls the order of the resulting pages. If you need to rearrange individual pages within a file, split the file into separate pages first, then merge them in the order you want.
Does merging PDFs work on mobile?
Yes. The tool runs in any modern browser, including mobile browsers on iOS and Android. The interface works the same way on a phone or tablet.