How to Merge PDF Files

Whether its to cut down on folder clutter or speedily send a single attachment, merging separate PDF files into a single document is a snap.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Full Version of Adobe Acrobat

1. Open all the .pdf files you wish to merge. These can be minimized on your desktop as individual tabs.
2. Pull up what you wish to be the first page of your merged document.
3. Click the 'Combine Files' icon on the top left portion of the screen.
4. The 'Combine Files' window that pops up is divided into three sections. The first section is titled, 'Choose the files you wish to combine'. Select the 'Add Open Files' option.
5. Select the other open .pdf documents on your desktop when prompted.
6. Rearrange the documents as you wish in the second window, titled, 'Arrange the files in the order you want them to appear in the new PDF'
7. The final window, titled, 'Choose a file size and conversion setting' allows you to control the size of your merged PDF document. Consider the purpose of your new document. If its to be sent as an e-mail attachment, use a low size setting. If the PDF contains images or is to be used for presentation, choose a high setting. When finished, select 'Next'.
8. A final choice: choose between either a single PDF document, or a PDF package, which comes with the option of creating a specialized cover sheet. When finished, hit 'Create', and save to your preferred location.

Tips & Warnings

• Double check the PDF documents prior to merging to make sure all pertinent information is included. Its much easier to re-create a single PDF page than a multi-page document.