How to Merge PDF Files With Adobe Acrobat DC
Adobe Acrobat Reader is free. You can use Acrobat Reader to view and print PDF files, as well as add annotations. To further manipulate these files or combine multiple PDFs into one, install Acrobat DC. Follow these steps to merge PDF files with Adobe Acrobat DC:
How to Combine PDF Files With Apple Preview
On a Mac, use the built-in Preview application to combine PDF files, eliminating the need (and cost, as Preview is free with macOS) for third-party software or an online service.
How to Combine PDF Files With PDF Merge
Several websites offer PDF merging services. Many are ad-driven and free of charge. One of these is PDF Merge, which makes it possible to upload multiple files using a web browser. There is a limit of 10 MB for files that are uploaded. PDF Merge also offers an affordable downloadable app that merges PDFs offline. Only a Windows version is available.
How to Combine PDF Files With Combine PDF
Combine PDF is a web-based tool that merges multiple PDF documents into a single PDF file. Merge up to 20 files, including images, into a single PDF file for free. Combine PDF claims to delete all files from their servers within one hour of upload.
How to Combine PDF Files From the Cloud With Merge PDF
Merge PDF, part of the Smallpdf.com site, is a free browser-based solution that incorporates files from your local device, Dropbox, and Google Drive. Before you combine the files into one PDF file, use Merge PDF to drag-and-drop files to reorder or delete the pages as you please. All uploads and downloads are deemed secure, and files are permanently deleted from the Smallpdf servers within an hour. The site also offers other PDF-related services, including viewing and editing tools, and the ability to convert file formats.
How to Combine PDF Files on Mobile Devices
There are Android and iOS apps that combine PDF files on a smartphone or tablet. Many mobile apps that promise this functionality either do not deliver the expected results or are poorly developed, resulting in frequent crashes and other unreliable behavior. These options are the most reliable:
PDF Utils: This often-updated app combines a large number of PDF files from an Android device and has other useful features. Basic functionality is available without a fee, while an ad-free experience can be had with in-app purchases. PDF Utility: Despite some limitations in the free edition of this Android app, including a maximum file size of 2.5 MB, PDF Utility quickly merges two or more PDF documents. The pro version lifts this restriction and removes all ads. PDF Converter: This iOS app combines PDF files on an Apple iPhone or iPad fairly easily. In-app purchases remove some size and file number limitations. PDF Expert: One of the better known and stable iOS apps on this list. PDF Expert’s price tag is worth it if you combine PDF files from your iCloud library regularly.
