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Merge PDF — Combine Multiple PDFs Online (No Upload)

Merge two or more PDF files into a single document, right in your browser. Reorder pages before combining. 100% local — no upload, no watermark, no sign-up.

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Files are merged in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

Drop 2+ PDFs, reorder them, and click Merge to download a combined file. All done locally in your browser using pdf-lib — no upload, no watermark, no page count limit.

What is Merge PDF?

Merging PDFs is the most-searched PDF task on Google, and it's also the one where 'local vs cloud' matters most. Contracts, tax returns, and medical records get merged, and uploading those to a random service to save 30 seconds is a bad trade. This tool concatenates PDFs in your browser using pdf-lib — a mature, MIT-licensed PDF library. You can pick the order file-by-file, watch the total page count add up as you go, and download the result as a single PDF. No account, no watermark, no size cap beyond your browser's memory.

How to merge PDFs online (locally)

  1. 1Drop 2 or more PDFs onto the drop zone, or click 'Choose files' and multi-select.
  2. 2Reorder the files using the up/down arrows so they appear in the order you want.
  3. 3Click 'Merge & download'. Your browser generates the combined PDF and downloads it — nothing is uploaded.

Use Cases

Combine a contract and appendices

Attach signed schedules to a master contract before archiving or sending.

Bundle expense receipts

Merge scanned receipts into one PDF for a monthly expense report.

Assemble a job application

Combine CV, cover letter, and reference letters into a single file for uploading.

Concatenate scanned chapters

Merge chapter-by-chapter scans of a book into a single searchable archive.

Tips & Best Practices

  • The order in the list is the order in the merged PDF — drag with the arrows before you hit Merge.
  • Cross-file links between PDFs won't survive the merge; internal links inside each source PDF are preserved.
  • Form field names may clash — rename fields in each source if you need them to remain interactive after merging.
  • If a PDF is password-protected, decrypt it first with our PDF password remover (coming soon) or via a desktop tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. Merging happens in your browser using pdf-lib. You can verify with your browser's DevTools Network tab — no request is made when you drop files in or click Merge.

Can I change the order of files before merging?

Yes. Use the up/down arrows on each file to reorder them. The merged PDF follows the order shown in the list.

Are there any file size or count limits?

No hard-coded limits. In practice, merging tens of files or up to a few hundred megabytes works smoothly. Very large batches may exhaust browser memory — split them into smaller groups.

Does it preserve bookmarks, form fields, and links?

Page content and internal links within each source PDF are preserved. Bookmarks (outline) and cross-file links are dropped — merged files start with a flat structure. Form fields are copied but may need renaming to avoid collisions.

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