How to Merge Several PDFs Into One File
Many applications ask for all documents in one PDF file: CV, certificates, transcript, ID card and awards. You can combine them right in your browser, with no app to install.
How to merge PDFs
- Open the Merge PDF tool below.
- Choose all the PDF files at once (several are allowed).
- Set the order with the up/down buttons. The order in the list is the page order in the merged file.
- Press merge, then download the result.
Some documents are photos?
Convert the JPG or PNG photos to PDF first with the JPG to PDF tool, then merge them with the other PDFs.
Common document orders
| Purpose | Usual order |
|---|---|
| Job application | Cover letter, CV, certificates, transcript, ID card, awards |
| Scholarship | Form, essay, transcript, recommendation letters, achievements |
| Report | Cover, approval page, content, appendices |
Always follow the order the organisers ask for, if they give one.
Tips
- Give the file a clear name, such as FullName_Application.pdf.
- If the merged file is over the size limit, shrink it with the Compress PDF tool.
- Check for upside-down pages and fix them with Rotate PDF before sending.
- Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked first before they can be merged.
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