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Merge PDF Online — Combine Files in One Click

Drop two or more PDFs, drag to re-order, and merge them into a single document. All processing happens in your browser.

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Drop two or more PDFs here

… or click below. They merge in the order you arrange them.

How to merge PDF files online with GN PDF

Combining multiple PDFs into one is the single most common request we get. Whether you're stitching together a multi-chapter report, bundling expense receipts for accounting, or attaching a cover letter to a CV, the workflow looks the same: drop the files, arrange the order, hit merge. With GN PDF, the entire process completes in your browser — no file ever travels to a server, no waiting queue, no per-day limit.

Three quick reasons people pick GN PDF for merging

  • It's actually free. Other "free" mergers cap you at 3 files, 5 MB, or one merge per hour. We don't.
  • No watermark. Some online tools quietly stamp their logo onto your output. We never touch your file.
  • It's instant for small jobs. A typical 2-file, 20-page merge finishes in under a second on modern hardware.

Step-by-step

  1. Click Choose PDFs or drag PDFs onto the dotted box above.
  2. The files appear in a numbered list. Drag rows up or down — or use the small ↑ / ↓ buttons — to fix the order.
  3. Remove a file by clicking its × icon. Add more files by dropping them onto the box again.
  4. Click Merge & Download. Your combined PDF will be saved to your device's Downloads folder.
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Common situations where merging is the right move

Bundling exam answers

Many universities now accept scanned answer scripts in a single PDF. Students photograph each page, convert them with JPG to PDF, and then merge subject-wise to submit one tidy file.

Vendor invoices for accounting

Freelancers and small businesses often archive a month's invoices into one consolidated PDF. Use JPG to PDF on photographed receipts first, then merge the bills along with the digital invoices.

Property deals

Sale agreement + addendum + identity proofs + bank statements — these usually have to be submitted as one packet. Merge and email.

Job applications

Cover letter (PDF) + CV (PDF) + portfolio (PDF) → one master PDF that hiring managers actually open and skim.

Tips for a cleaner merged PDF

  • Match page sizes. If one PDF is A4 and another is US Letter, the merged file will keep both sizes. That's usually fine, but if you need a uniform look, run each source through our compress tool first to normalise.
  • Order before merging. Re-ordering inside a merged PDF is annoying; use the order controls on this page instead.
  • Bookmarks and page numbers. The merged file preserves each source's own bookmarks. If you need a unified table of contents, you can add it manually after merging using our main editor.
  • Encrypted files. If a source PDF is password-protected, run it through Unlock PDF first (you'll need the password).

About this tool

The Merge PDF page uses the open-source pdf-lib library running in your browser. Your files are read into memory, copied page-by-page into a new PDF document, and saved straight back to your device. There is no server-side step at any point. We don't need your file — and we don't have it.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a limit to how many PDFs I can merge?
No fixed cap. The only constraint is your device's available memory. We've happily merged 30+ files at a stretch in testing.
Will merging change my PDFs' fidelity?
No. Merging copies page objects byte-for-byte from each source — vector text, fonts, images, hyperlinks all survive intact.
Does the order matter?
Yes — pages appear in the exact order you arrange them. Drag the rows to re-order; the small ↑ and ↓ buttons also work.
Can I merge encrypted PDFs?
If the file is open-password protected, you will need to unlock it first using our Unlock PDF tool. Permission-restricted (owner-password) PDFs usually merge without issue.
Does merging upload my files anywhere?
No. Like every tool on GN PDF, merging runs entirely in your browser — your PDFs never leave your device.