Here there are some propositions about how to merge PDF documents.
Tools to merge PDFs
This section provides tools to merge PDFs.
There are two main sections:
- On-premise tools, that requires to be installed on your device
- Online tools, that can be accessed from a web browser
On-premise Tools
On-premise tools require installation.
Instructions differ depending on the operating system:
- Windows
- macOS
Windows
There is a limit in Windows to print up to 16 files. If you need to print at the same time more than 16 files, do it in batches.
Windows apps to merge PDFs featured on this post :
- PDFsam
- PDF Merge & Splitter
PDF Sam
To merge PDFs, use free and open source (FOSS) tool PDFsam Basic.
During its installation ensure you uncheck a checkbox during installation that allows to install Enhanced version instead.
This tool is FOSS, under an AGPLv3 license.
PDF Merge & Splitter
PDF Merge & Splitter is a freeware tool developed by company AnySoft.
It can be installed directly from the Microsoft Store.
PDF Merge & Splitter at Microsoft Store
macOS
macOS tools, like:
- Preview
Preview
Default PDF app in Mac is Preview. It allows to edit and merge PDFs.
You can find more info on this link.
Online Tools
Take into account that using online tools implies that a third party receives your PDF and can
I do not recommend using online tools for private or confidential documentation. In those cases, better use the on-premise versions better.
PDF Merge!
Online tool.
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External references
- Edward Mendelson; “How to combine PDF files“; PCMag.com