How to Combine PDF Files

This article will walk you through combining multiple PDF files into a single PDF file.

Preparing the Files

  1. Locate the PDFs that you would like to combine.
  2. If your files are not PDF, convert them to PDF:
    1. Word, Excel, and other software allow to export/save your files as PDF. This is an option that can be found under File dropdown/tab in the top bar of the application.
    2. You can also Save as PDF using the Print function of a software application or browser.
      1. Locate the Print option - either under File dropdown/tab or in Options.
      2. Select Save as PDF from the Printer list.
      3. Click Print/Save - your file will be saved as PDF.

Combining PDFs

Free, online option:

  1. Go to: https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/online/merge-pdf.html - a free Adobe merge tool.
  2. Click Select Files and select the files you want to combine.
  3. The files you selected will be uploaded and listed. You can add more items and move them around by holding down on an item and dragging into place.
  4. Check the box next to all items you want to merge.
  5. Click Merge.
  6. Your files will be merged. Examine the result. If it looks good, Download the file.

Adobe Acrobat Pro:

Adobe Acrobat Pro comes with a tool to assist you merging PDFs.

  1. Open Adobe Acrobat.
  2. Without opening any files, select See all tools in top right side of the window.
  3. Scroll down to Create section and click Open under Combine files.
  4. Click Add Files. Select the files you want combined.
  5. You can drag around items to rearrange them.
  6. Click Combine when you are ready.
  7. The files have been combined, now you can save and rename the file as needed.