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How to combine pdf files

To combine multiple PDF files into a single document, you can use various methods, including online tools, PDF software, or built-in features on your computer. Here are a few methods you can try:

1. Using Online Tools:

– Visit a reputable online PDF merging tool, such as Smallpdf, PDF Merge, or PDF Joiner.
– Upload the PDF files you want to combine by either dragging and dropping them onto the webpage or selecting them from your computer.
– Rearrange the order of the uploaded files if necessary.
– Click on the “Merge” or “Combine” button to start the merging process.
– Once the merging is complete, download the merged PDF file to your computer.

2. Using Adobe Acrobat DC (Paid Software):

– Open Adobe Acrobat DC on your computer.
– Go to “Tools” > “Combine Files.”
– Click on the “Add Files” button and select the PDF files you want to combine.
– Rearrange the order of the files if needed.
– Optionally, you can preview and adjust settings for each file by clicking on the “Options” button.
– Click on the “Combine” button to start the merging process.
– Save the merged PDF file to your desired location on your computer.

3. Using Preview on Mac (Built-in Feature):

– Select all the PDF files you want to combine in Finder.
– Right-click on the selected files and choose “Open With” > “Preview.”
– In Preview, go to “View” > “Thumbnails” to display the sidebar with thumbnails of each PDF page.
– Drag and drop the thumbnails of one PDF file onto the thumbnail sidebar of another PDF file. This action will combine the files.
– Rearrange the pages if necessary by dragging them within the thumbnail sidebar.
– Go to “File” > “Save” to save the combined PDF file.

These methods should help you combine multiple PDF files into one document. Choose the method that suits your preferences and the tools available to you.