Reasons to Combine PDF Files
Merging PDF files can be useful in many situations. Here are some common reasons why you might want to combine multiple PDFs into one:
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Organization & Convenience
Instead of managing multiple separate files, merging them into a single PDF makes it easier to store, share, and access documents.
Example: Combining multiple chapters of an eBook or different sections of a report. -
Professional Presentations & Reports
If you're submitting a project, proposal, or portfolio, having one consolidated PDF looks cleaner than sending multiple attachments.
Example: Merging a resume, cover letter, and references into one file for a job application. -
Faster Sharing & Email Attachments
Sending one file is quicker and reduces the risk of missing attachments. Some email systems limit the number of files you can attach.
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Printing Efficiency
Printing a single merged PDF is often easier than printing several files separately. Helps maintain page order and reduces manual sorting.
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Archiving & Backup
Combining related documents (like invoices, contracts, or receipts) into a single PDF simplifies long-term storage.
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Legal & Compliance Reasons
Some organizations require documents to be submitted as a single file (e.g., tax filings, court submissions).
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Easier Annotation & Review
Reviewing comments and edits is simpler when all pages are in one document rather than scattered across multiple PDFs.
How to Merge Different PDF documents into a single document
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Click Tools on the navigation bar. A menu will open, then click the Combine PDF Files option
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To upload documents you would like merge, click Upload Files .
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Select all files files you would to merger from your computer. The first pages of the documents you uploaded will be displayed as thumnails side-by-side (See figure below).
You can drag and drop to switch the order of how the documents will be merged. -
Click the button above thumnails to merge and download the combined PDF document.