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Merge PDFs

Combine multiple PDF files in the order you want, or interleave pages across documents.

Merge Settings

Upload PDF Files

Drag & drop multiple PDF files or click to browse

Multiple files
Max 200MB total
🔒 All processing happens locally in your browser. Your files never leave your device.

Understanding PDF Merging Technology

How PDF Merging Works

PDF merging combines multiple PDF documents by extracting pages from source files and reconstructing them into a new document. Our tool preserves all original formatting, fonts, images, and interactive elements.

  • Preserves original page layouts and formatting
  • Maintains embedded fonts and images
  • Retains hyperlinks and bookmarks
  • Combines metadata and document properties

Merge Modes Explained

Append Mode

Combines documents sequentially - all pages from Document 1, then all pages from Document 2, etc. Perfect for combining chapters or sections.

Interleave Mode

Alternates pages between documents - Page 1 from Doc A, Page 1 from Doc B, Page 2 from Doc A, etc. Ideal for combining front/back scans.

🔧 Advanced Features

Page Labels:

Add source filename as watermark on each page for easy identification

Optimization:

Compress the final document to reduce file size while maintaining quality

Professional Use Cases

Document Assembly

  • • Combine contract sections and appendices
  • • Merge report chapters into final document
  • • Assemble proposal components
  • • Create comprehensive manuals

Scanning Workflows

  • • Combine front and back page scans
  • • Merge multiple scanning sessions
  • • Consolidate receipt collections
  • • Archive document batches

Business Operations

  • • Create monthly financial reports
  • • Combine invoices for accounting
  • • Merge presentation materials
  • • Assemble training documents

📋 Merge Strategy Guide

Before Merging:
  • • Organize files in logical order
  • • Check for consistent page orientations
  • • Verify all files open correctly
  • • Consider final document size
After Merging:
  • • Review page order and content
  • • Test hyperlinks and bookmarks
  • • Verify text searchability
  • • Check file size and optimization

Performance & Best Practices

Optimization Tips

  • File size management:Enable optimization for large documents to reduce final file size
  • Memory efficiency:Process large files in smaller batches to avoid browser memory limits
  • Quality preservation:Original quality is maintained unless optimization is specifically enabled
  • Batch processing:Merge related documents together for better organization

Performance Metrics

Processing Speed~2-5 sec/file

Average time to process and merge typical business documents

Memory Usage~2-3x file size

Temporary memory required during processing (automatically freed)

Quality Retention100%

Original document quality preserved without optimization

⚡ Performance Recommendations

Small Files (<10MB each):

Merge up to 20-30 files simultaneously

Medium Files (10-50MB each):

Process in batches of 5-10 files

Large Files (>50MB each):

Merge 2-3 files at a time for best performance

Effortless PDF Merging: Overview

Combine multiple PDF files into a single, perfectly organized document right in your browser. Our tool makes it easy to merge invoices, reports, scanned pages, and more, without compromising your privacy. Drag, drop, reorder, and merge—it's that simple.

How to Merge PDF Files in 3 Simple Steps

  1. Upload Your PDFs: Click the upload area or drag and drop all the PDF files you want to merge.
  2. Arrange Your Files: Drag and drop the file previews to set the exact order for your final document. You can also choose between 'Append' mode (tacking files on one after the other) or 'Interleave' mode (alternating pages from each document).
  3. Merge & Download: Customize your output settings, like adding page labels or optimizing the file size, then click the 'Merge PDFs' button. Your new, combined PDF will be ready for download instantly.

Key Features of Our PDF Merger

  • Secure & Private

    Your files are never uploaded. All merging happens locally on your device, ensuring 100% confidentiality.

  • Flexible Merge Modes

    Choose to append files sequentially or interleave their pages, perfect for duplex (two-sided) scanning.

  • Intuitive Reordering

    Easily drag and drop your files to get the perfect order before merging.

  • File Size Optimization

    Optionally reduce the final file size for easier sharing and storage, without sacrificing quality.

  • Add Page Labels

    Automatically add the original filename as a label on each page for easy reference.

  • No Limits

    Merge as many files as you need, as often as you want. Completely free.

Common Use Cases for Merging PDFs

  • Combine multiple chapters of a book or report into a single document.
  • Merge scanned receipts, invoices, and other financial documents for easy archiving.
  • Consolidate different sections of a presentation or project into one file.
  • Create a single portfolio from various individual PDF works.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to merge my PDF files here?

Absolutely. Our tool is designed with privacy as the top priority. All processing happens in your browser, meaning your files never leave your computer. We do not upload, store, or see your data.

Is there a limit to the number of files I can merge?

There are no hard limits on the number of files. However, performance may depend on your computer's memory and the size of the files. For very large jobs, consider merging in smaller batches.

Will the quality of my PDFs be affected?

No, the merging process itself does not alter the quality of your original pages. If you choose the 'Optimize' option, the tool will intelligently reduce the file size with minimal impact on visual quality.

What is the difference between 'Append' and 'Interleave' mode?

'Append' mode simply adds the files one after the other. 'Interleave' mode alternates pages from each document (page 1 from doc A, page 1 from doc B, page 2 from doc A, page 2 from doc B, etc.), which is useful for combining separate front and back side scans.