Merge PDF

Combine PDFs in the order you want with the easiest PDF merger available.

How do I merge pdf?

Quick Answer: Select multiple PDF files from your device. Drag and drop the thumbnails to arrange the files in your desired order. Click 'Merge' and download your combined, single PDF document.

How to use Merge PDF

  1. Select multiple PDF files from your device.
  2. Drag and drop the thumbnails to arrange the files in your desired order.
  3. Click 'Merge' and download your combined, single PDF document.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a PDF Merger?

A PDF merger is a utility that combines multiple PDF files into a single, continuous document. Free users can merge up to 20 files at once. Pro users can merge an unlimited number of documents.

Can I change the order of the files?

Yes! After uploading, simply drag and drop the file thumbnails to reorder them exactly how you want.

Does merging reduce the quality?

Not at all. The merging process preserves the original quality and formatting of all your documents.

Merge PDF — Specifications

Free file size limit
10 MB per request, no account required
Pro file size limit
2 GB per request
Price
Free — Pro from $4.99/month
Watermark
None, on any plan
Account required
No
Transfer security
256-bit SSL
File retention
Deleted automatically within 2 hours
Installation
None — runs in the browser
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS
Input formats
PDF
Output format
Single PDF
Files per merge
Up to 20 free, unlimited on Pro
Page order
Drag to reorder before merging
Quality loss
None — pages are copied, not re-encoded

When to use Merge PDF

  • Combining a signed contract, its annexes and an ID scan into one file before emailing it.
  • Turning a folder of scanned receipts into a single expense claim attachment.
  • Assembling chapters or lecture notes into one document for printing.
  • Merging a cover letter and CV so an application portal accepts a single upload.

Troubleshooting Merge PDF

The pages came out in the wrong order.

Order follows the thumbnails, not the filenames. Drag the thumbnails into the order you want before clicking Merge — file names ending in 1, 2, 10 sort as 1, 10, 2 alphabetically.

One of my files was rejected.

Only PDFs can be merged directly. Convert images or Office files to PDF first, then merge.

The merged file is very large.

Merging does not recompress anything, so the result is roughly the sum of the inputs. Run Compress PDF afterwards if you need a smaller file.

Related tools

Is TheyLovePDF a free alternative to iLovePDF for Merge PDF?

Yes. TheyLovePDF runs Merge PDF free in the browser with no watermark, no account, and no daily operation cap. Files travel over 256-bit SSL and are deleted automatically within 2 hours.

Free iLovePDF Alternative — Merge PDF

iLovePDF limits free accounts to a set number of tasks per day and asks you to sign in for larger files. TheyLovePDF applies no daily task limit, adds no watermark, and requires no account for files up to 10MB — Pro raises that to 2GB. Both run entirely in the browser; neither needs an install.