When to merge PDF files
Merging joins several PDFs into one document. It's what you need when a portal accepts only one file: a job application with your CV, cover letter and certificates; a university submission with the title page, assignment and references; or an office file with scanned forms and receipts.
How to get the order right
The files are joined from top to bottom in the list. Use the arrows to move a file up or down; the page count beside each file helps you check nothing is missing. If you need to change the order of individual pages after merging, open the result in Organize PDF.
A typical job application pack
- Cover letter
- CV or résumé
- Degree and transcripts (use Image to PDF if you only have photos of them)
- CNIC or passport copy
- Experience letters
Is the merged file too big?
Merging copies the pages exactly, so the new file is roughly the size of all the files added together. If a portal has a limit such as 2 MB or 5 MB, run the merged file through Compress PDF.
Private by design
CVs, certificates and ID copies contain personal details. Here the files are merged inside your browser and never uploaded, which is safer than sending them to an unknown server.