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Merge PDF

Combine PDFs, images, Word, and PowerPoint docs into one.

Combine multiple files
Drag to reorder files
Preserves original quality
Up to 250 MB
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Merge PDF at a glance

The essentials before you combine.

Price
Free, with no watermark. No signup needed to merge up to 12 files.
Files accepted
PDFs, images, Word and PowerPoint. Mix PDF with JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, TIFF, GIF, DOC, DOCX, PPT and PPTX files.
Result
One combined PDF. In the exact order you arrange, with no loss of quality.
Limits
12 files, 200 MB in total. Up to 60 MB each, or 20 files, 80 MB each and 250 MB in total with a free account.
Works on
Any device, nothing to install. Phone, tablet or computer, with import from Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive.
Privacy
Smaller PDF merges stay on your device. Larger jobs run on our servers and are deleted within an hour.

How to merge PDF files online for free?

1Upload your PDFs, images (JPG, PNG), Word, or PowerPoint documents into the merger using the upload box, Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.
2Drag and drop to rearrange files in the exact order you need. Preview each page before merging.
3Click the Merge button to combine everything into a single, clean PDF.
4Download your merged PDF instantly to your device, or save it directly to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.
5Export the merged document directly to the next tool in your workflow - compress, split, sign, or convert without re-uploading.

Why choose our PDF merger?

Merge PDFs, Images & Word
Combine PDFs with JPG, PNG, and Word documents into a single PDF.
Drag & Drop Reorder
Arrange your files in any order with simple drag-and-drop. Full control over how your final document is structured.
Preview Before Merging
See thumbnail previews of every page and file before combining, so you always know exactly what is included.
No Quality Loss
Your merged PDF keeps the original resolution, formatting, and clarity of every source file - nothing is compressed or degraded.
Cross-Platform
Works entirely in your browser on any device - Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, or Android. No software to install.
Private & Secure
Your files are processed on our secure server and deleted within one hour. We never store, share, or read your documents.
No Account Required
Upload, merge, and download - no sign-up, no email, no subscription. Just the tool you need, instantly.
Save to Cloud
After merging, save your PDF directly to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive with one click - no extra downloads needed.
Workflow Ready
Send your merged PDF straight into Compress, Split, Sign, or any other tool without re-uploading - everything chains together in one session.
Fast & Lightweight
Merge dozens of files in seconds. Our engine is optimised for speed so you spend less time waiting and more time working.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I merge PDF files online for free?

Upload your PDFs above, drag them into the order you want, and click Merge. The combined PDF downloads straight away. Merging PDF files online here is free, with no watermark and no signup for up to 12 files. Read the full guide

How do I merge two PDF files into one?

Add both PDF files, put them in the order you want the pages to appear, and click Merge. You get a single PDF with every page of the first file followed by every page of the second. The same steps work for three, ten or twelve files.

Is this PDF merger really free?

Yes. This PDF merger is free to use, with no hidden charges, no subscription and no watermark on the merged PDF. You can combine up to 12 files without an account, and a free account raises the limit to 20 files.

Can I combine JPG images, Word and PowerPoint files with PDFs?

Yes. You can mix PDFs with JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, TIFF and GIF images Word documents (DOC and DOCX) and PowerPoint presentations (PPT and PPTX) in one go. Each image becomes a page and each Word or PowerPoint file is converted, so everything is joined into one PDF. To turn images alone into a PDF, you can also use JPG to PDF. Open JPG to PDF

Is there a free PDF merger to download?

You don't need to download anything. The PDF merger works in your browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android. If you'd like it on your desktop like an app, you can install iHatePDF from your browser, and smaller PDF merges then work offline too.

How do I merge PDFs without Adobe Acrobat?

You don't need Adobe Acrobat or any other installed software. Upload your files here, arrange them and click Merge. It works in any modern browser and costs nothing.

Can I rearrange the order before merging?

Yes. Drag and drop your files into any order before merging, rotate a file if it is sideways, and preview each one to make sure everything is in the right place.

Is there a file size or page limit?

Without an account: up to 12 files, 60 MB each, and 200 MB in total. With a free account: up to 20 files, 80 MB each, and 250 MB in total. There is no fixed page limit, so you can combine as many pages as fit within those file sizes.

Will merging reduce the quality of my documents?

No. Pages, images and text keep their original resolution and formatting. Nothing is compressed or altered when the files are joined.

Can I split or compress the PDF after merging?

Yes. When the merge is done, send the combined PDF straight to Split PDF to pull pages back out, or to Compress PDF to make it smaller for email, without uploading it again. Open Split PDF

Are my files kept private?

Yes. When you merge smaller PDF files, the whole job runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded. Larger merges and merges that include images, Word or PowerPoint files run on our secure server, and those files are deleted within one hour. Switch to Browser mode if you want your files to stay on your device.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. The PDF merger works in any modern browser on iPhone, Android and tablets, with no app to install. You can pick files from your phone or from Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive.

Can I save the merged PDF to Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive?

Yes. After merging, download the file to your device or save it directly to Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive with one click.

What's different from iLovePDF and Smallpdf?

All three let you merge PDF files online. What sets iHatePDF apart is Browser mode, where your files never leave your device, Editly, which edits PDFs directly with their original fonts, and Buddy, an assistant that runs tools for you when you ask. There's a full comparison on our blog. Read the comparison

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