Many scholarship portals, job sites and visa forms accept only one PDF. Instead of installing software or sending private documents to a random website, you can merge PDF files directly in your browser.
Merge PDF files in 3 steps
- Open our free Merge PDF tool.
- Add two or more PDF files, then use the arrows to put them in the right order.
- Press Merge PDF files. The combined document downloads automatically.
Why browser-based merging is safer
Our tool uses your device to join the pages, so your transcripts, passport copies and statements are not sent to a server. That matters for documents with personal information.
Best order for a scholarship application
- Cover letter or motivation letter
- CV or resume
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- Language test result
- Recommendation letters
- Passport or ID page
Always follow the exact order and file-size limits in the official call.
Tips for a clean merged file
- Rename files first, so you can recognise them in the list.
- Check every page orientation. Rotate scans before merging.
- If the final file is too large, shrink the scans with our image compressor before you convert them to PDF.
- Open the merged PDF and scroll through it before you upload it.
Common problems
- Password-protected files: remove the password first, then merge.
- Wrong page order: reorder the files and merge again.
- File too big: compress images or send fewer pages.
Need only some pages? Read how to split a PDF and extract pages, or turn photos into a PDF with our guide to converting JPG to PDF.
Merge PDF files: frequently asked questions
Is it really free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, watermark or page limit set by us.
Will merging reduce the quality?
No. Pages are copied as they are, so text and images stay sharp.
Can I merge on my phone?
Yes. The tool works in a modern mobile browser.