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HomeToolsPDFPDF Merger

PDF Merger

  • In-browser
  • No signup
  • Free limit: 50MB per file / 200MB total

Combine whole PDF files into one document that follows the order shown in your file list.

Core processing runs in your browser and does not upload this file for the task.

Preparing the editor...

The guide and instructions on this page are available while the tool loads.

Continue your workflow

  • PDF CompressorReduce the merged file’s size. This page only joins PDFs; it does not compress.
  • PDF SplitterDivide a merged result into pages or ranges. Merge concatenates whole files only.
  • PDF Password ProtectorApply a password to the merged PDF. Merge does not encrypt the output.

What this tool does

PDF Merger copies every page from the selected files into one new PDF. The output follows the file-card order on screen. The default download name is merged.pdf unless you type another name.

Choose this tool when…

  • You have two or more complete PDFs that should become one document.
  • You can arrange files, not individual pages, into the order you need.

Typical jobs this page is built for

  • Join a cover PDF and a body PDF in card order.
  • Stack several invoices into one file named something other than merged.pdf.
  • Keep each source file’s internal page sequence while concatenating the files.

How processing actually works

Each file is inspected locally: empty files are rejected, the first five bytes must be %PDF-, and pdf-lib must report at least one page. Merge creates a new PDFDocument, loads each source, copyPages for all page indices, then save().

Supported files, outputs, and limits

Files
Minimum 2, maximum 25 PDFs.
Per file
50 MB.
Batch
200 MB combined.
Output
One PDF, default name merged.pdf.

Step-by-step workflow

  1. Add at least two valid PDFs within the count and size limits.
  2. Review the file cards and any validation messages.
  3. Reorder with drag-and-drop or arrows.
  4. Optionally rename the download.
  5. Click Merge PDFs.
  6. Open the result and check the page sequence.

What changes in the output

Pages are copied, not redrawn as images, so text may remain selectable. Source page dimensions and orientations are left as copied. Document-level bookmarks and named destinations are not rebuilt in the new file. A newly written PDF typically invalidates certificate signatures.

Important limitations and failure cases

  • Encrypted PDFs are rejected at inspect time.
  • Corrupt or non-PDF files fail.
  • Large batches can slow or fail in the browser; reduce count or bytes.

Privacy and where processing occurs

Merge runs in the browser with pdf-lib. Files are not uploaded to a merge API. Identified analytics may include file counts, page counts, and byte totals, not filenames or document text.

How this differs from nearby DevToolKit tools

  • PDF Page Extractor builds one PDF from selected pages of a single file.
  • PDF Splitter writes one or more PDFs into a ZIP, including one-file-per-page mode.
  • Image to PDF / JPG to PDF create PDFs from images, not from existing PDFs.

Output review checklist

  • Confirm file order became page order.
  • Check mixed page sizes and rotation.
  • Recheck links, forms, and bookmarks if you rely on them.
  • Keep the source PDFs; merge writes a new file and typically invalidates certificate signatures.

Frequently asked questions

Can I reorder individual pages from inside a file?

No. Ordering controls apply to whole files. Each file’s pages stay in that file’s original sequence. Use PDF Split or PDF Page Extractor first if you need a different page mix.

Why was an encrypted PDF rejected?

Inspection loads each file with pdf-lib and ignoreEncryption: false. Password-protected PDFs fail that check. Unlock an authorized copy, then merge.

What is the minimum and maximum file count?

You need at least two PDFs and at most 25. Each file can be up to 50 MB, and the batch must stay under 200 MB combined. Empty files and files whose first five bytes are not %PDF- are rejected.

Can I name the download something other than merged.pdf?

Yes. The default is merged.pdf unless you type another name. The result is one PDF, not a ZIP.

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PDF Compressor

Reduce one PDF using JPEG page rasterization or a non-raster structure repack, then download a separate -compressed.pdf.

PDF Splitter

Divide one PDF into new page-based PDF files using five local split strategies, then download them in a ZIP.

PDF Password Protector

Encrypt one PDF with a required open password, optional owner password, and viewer permission presets or custom print, copy, edit, and annotate controls.

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