Adobe Acrobat DC
Follow these steps to merge PDF files with Adobe Acrobat DC:
- In Acrobat DC, select Tools > Combine Files.
- Add as many files as you wish.
- Adjust the order (including individual pages) by dragging and dropping each to the desired location.
- Select Combine Files to complete the process.
Preview
Follow these steps to merge PDF files with the Preview app:
- Open one of the PDF files in the Preview app.
- In the menu at the top, select View.
- Make sure Thumbnails is checked in the dropdown menu. If it isn't, select it to enable thumbnail preview.
- If your open PDF has more than a single page, select a thumbnail in the left-hand side where you want to insert another PDF file. The inserted PDF pages appear after this selected page.
- In the Preview menu, select Edit.
- In the dropdown menu, select Insert > Page from File.
- In the Finder window, locate the second PDF file you want to import into the current one and select Open.
- Repeat steps 4-7 for each additional PDF file you want to import.
- Drag thumbnail pages to change their order.
- Once you are satisfied with your combined PDF, select File > Save.
PDF Merge
Follow these steps to merge PDF files with PDF Merge:
- Select Choose File, select a PDF file you want to merge, then select Open.
- Select More files to add another file. Do this for each PDF file you want to merge.
- The files will be combined in the order in which you select and upload them.
- Select Merge to combine all selected files.
- Download the final combined PDF to your computer.
Combine PDF
Follow these steps to merge PDF files with Combine PDF:
- Drag your PDF files directly onto the PDF Merge web page or upload the files in the traditional fashion by selecting Upload Files.
- Adjust the order of your uploaded files by dragging them in the queue.
- Select Combine.
- The merged PDF file, combinepdf.pdf, will download to your computer.
Merge PDF
Merge PDF is similar to other web-based PDF tools in that you drag-and-drop your files onto the site to upload them, or select files and upload them in the traditional manner.
- Select either From Google Drive or From Dropbox to bring up a login window.
- Enter your login credentials for the cloud service and you'll see your cloud-based files.
- Select the file you want to upload and select Choose.
Combining PDF Files on Mobile Devices
- PDF Utils: This often-updated app combines a large number of PDF files from your Android device, as well as many other useful features. Basic functionality is available without a fee, while an ad-free experience can be had with in-app purchases.
- PDF Utility: Despite some limitations in the free edition of this app, including a maximum file size of 2.5MB, PDF Utility quickly merges two or more PDF documents without much hassle. The pro version lifts this restriction and removes all ads.
- PDF Converter: Combines PDF files on your Apple iPhone or iPad fairly easily. In-app purchases remove some size and file number limitations.
- CloudConvert: This app was not designed specifically for PDF files but does offer merge functionality that is free up to a certain amount, beyond which a fee is required.
- PDF Expert: One of the better known and stable apps on the list, PDF Expert's price tag is worth it if you find yourself combining PDF files from your iCloud library on a regular basis.
You can save a file to a folder on your hard disk drive, a network location, the cloud, a DVD, the desktop, flash drive. While you must identify the destination, if it is different than the default folder, the saving process is the same regardless of what destination you choose. By default Office programs save files in the default working folder.
Additionally you can save a file in a different file format, such as RTF, CSV, or PDF.
To save your file:
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Press CTRL+S or click the File tab, and then click Save.Tip: You can also click the Save icon on the Quick Access Toolbar.
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You must enter a name for the file if you are saving it for the first time.
Save a copy as a new file (Save As)
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Press F12 or click File > Save a Copy
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By default Office will save the copy in the same location as the original. If you're happy with the existing location go on to step 3. If you want to save the new copy in a different location choose it at this point.LocationDescriptionSites –[Your Company Name]SharePoint or Office 365 Groups document librariesOneDrive –[Your Company Name]OneDrive for BusinessOneDrive – PersonalOneDrive for consumers via your Microsoft accountThis PCYour local device, including any connected hard drives or flash drivesBrowseOpens the File Explorer so you can navigate to any location on your computer.
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Give your new copy a name and click Save.
Save as a different format
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Click the File tab.
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Click Save As.
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Choose a file location, such as OneDrive or This PC to store your file.
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In the File name box, enter a new name for the file.
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In the Save as type list, click the file format that you want to save the file in. For example, click Rich Text Format (.rtf), Word 97-2003 (.doc), Web Page (.htm or .html), or Comma Delimited (.csv).For more information about how to save files in PDF (.pdf) or XPS (.xps) formats, see Save or convert to PDF or XPS.
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Click Save.
Save a copy as a new file (Save As)
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Press F12 or click File > Save a Copy
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By default Office will save the copy in the same location as the original. If you want to save the new copy in a different location choose it at this point. If you're happy with the existing location go on to step 3.
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Give your new copy a name and click Save.
Choose a different location to save your file
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Select the cloud, web site, or device location where you want to save the file.LocationDescriptionSites –[Your Company Name]SharePoint or Office 365 Groups document librariesOneDrive –[Your Company Name]OneDrive for BusinessOneDrive – PersonalOneDrive for consumers via your Microsoft accountThis PCYour local device, including any connected hard drives or flash drivesBrowseOpens the File Explorer so you can navigate to any location on your computer.
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Select a folder from the Recent Folders list, or click Browse if you don't see the location you want listed there.
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Confirm the filename you want to use and click Save.
Save as a different, or older, format
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Click the File tab.
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Click Save As.
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Choose a file location, such as OneDrive or This PC to store your file.
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In the File name box, enter a new name for the file.
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In the Save as type list, click the file format that you want to save the file in. For example, click Rich Text Format (.rtf), Word 97-2003 (.doc), Web Page (.htm or .html), or Comma Delimited (.csv).Note: For more information about how to save files in PDF (.pdf) or XPS (.xps) formats, see Save or convert to PDF or XPS.
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Click Save.
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Select the cloud, web site, or device location where you want to save the file.LocationDescriptionSites –[Your Company Name]SharePoint Server 2013 or earlier document librariesOneDrive – [Your Company Name]OneDrive for BusinessOneDrive – PersonalOneDrive for consumers via your Microsoft accountOther web locationsAny other websites you have file storage access to.ComputerYour local device
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Select a folder from the Recent Folders list, or click Browse if you don't see the location you want listed there.
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Confirm the filename you want to use and click Save.
- Select what you’d like to do
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To choose a folder or type the path to a folder, use the Address Bar.
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To quickly see locations you use often, use the Navigation pane.
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To see more file types, click the arrow.
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Click the File tab.
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Click Save As.
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Choose a file location, such as OneDrive or This PC to store your file.
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In the File name box, enter a new name for the file.
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In the Save as type list, click the file format that you want to save the file in. For example, click Rich Text Format (.rtf), Web Page (.htm or .html), or Comma Delimited (.csv).Note: For more information about how to save files in PDF (.pdf) or XPS (.xps) formats, see Save or convert to PDF or XPS.
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Click Save.
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Office 2010 continues the use of the XML-based file formats, such as .docx, .xlsx, and .pptx, introduced in the 2007 Office release. Therefore, files created in Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft Excel 2010, and Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 can be opened in the 2007 Office release programs without special add-ins or loss of functionality. For more information, see Open XML Formats and file name extensions.
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For more information about compatibility between files from different releases, see Use the Compatibility Checker.
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Click the File tab.
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Click Save As.
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In the File name box, enter a new name for the file.
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Click Save.
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- Select what you’d like to do
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To choose a folder or type the path to a folder, use the Address Bar.
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To quickly see locations you use often, use the Navigation pane.
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To see more file types, click the arrow.
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Click the File tab.
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Click Save As.
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Choose a file location, such as OneDrive or This PC to store your file.
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In the File name box, enter a new name for the file.
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In the Save as type list, click the file format that you want to save the file in. For example, click Rich Text Format (.rtf), Web Page (.htm or .html), or Comma Delimited (.csv).Note: For more information about how to save files in PDF (.pdf) or XPS (.xps) formats, see Save or convert to PDF or XPS.
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Click Save.
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Office 2010 continues the use of the XML-based file formats, such as .docx, .xlsx, and .pptx, introduced in the 2007 Office release. Therefore, files created in Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft Excel 2010, and Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 can be opened in the 2007 Office release programs without special add-ins or loss of functionality. For more information, see Open XML Formats and file name extensions.
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For more information about compatibility between files from different releases, see Use the Compatibility Checker.
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