Merge PDF

Combine several PDFs into one file, in any order you like - and nothing ever leaves your browser.

Click to choose PDFs or drop them here
Select two or more PDF files to combine

How merging PDFs works here

This tool uses the pdf-lib engine running inside your browser tab. When you press Merge, each file is opened, every page is copied into a brand new document in the order shown, and the result is handed straight back to you as a download. There is no upload step and no server round-trip, so even a folder full of payslips or medical letters stays completely private.

Getting the order right

Order matters in a combined PDF - a cover letter should come before the report, and appendices last. After you add files, each row shows its name, size and page count. Use the up and down arrows to shuffle them until the sequence is correct, and remove any file you added by mistake with the cross. The page count total at the bottom tells you exactly how long the finished document will be before you commit.

Common uses

  • Joining scanned pages that came out as separate files
  • Bundling an invoice, receipt and delivery note into one attachment
  • Combining chapters or sections exported individually
  • Stitching a signed signature page back onto a contract

Need the opposite? The Split PDF tool pulls pages back out again, and Delete PDF Pages removes the ones you do not want. If your pages are sideways after scanning, Rotate PDF fixes the orientation. Starting from photos instead? JPG to PDF turns images into a single document you can then merge here.

Tips for a clean result

Merging never re-compresses your pages, so the combined file is roughly the sum of the originals - if size matters, shrink images before you convert them. Password-protected PDFs are opened where possible, but a file with heavy encryption may refuse to load; remove the password in your PDF reader first, then merge. Mixed page sizes are fine too: portrait and landscape pages, or A4 and letter, all sit happily in one document and keep their own dimensions.

Frequently asked questions

Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?
No. The merge happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your files never leave your device, which makes this safe for confidential contracts, statements and scans.
Is there a limit on how many PDFs I can combine?
There is no fixed limit. You can merge two files or dozens. Very large files (hundreds of megabytes total) are handled in your browser memory, so extremely big batches may be slower on low-memory devices.
Can I change the order of the files before merging?
Yes. After adding files, use the up and down arrows on each row to reorder them. The final PDF follows the order shown in the list, top to bottom.
Will merging reduce the quality of my PDFs?
No. Pages are copied across exactly as they are, so text stays selectable and images keep their original resolution. Merging does not re-compress or rasterise anything.