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How to combine and merge PDF files for free

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20 Jul 2025

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How to combine and merge PDFs with Dropbox

There’s no need to juggle tools when you combine or merge PDFs with Dropbox—merge and edit PDFs right where you save your files. Combining PDFs is quick, intuitive and seamless, allowing you to focus on more important tasks. 

Here’s how you can do it in just a few minutes:

  1. Log in to your account—if you don’t have one yet, create one for free in minutes.
  2. Click Edit PDF, you’ll find this option under the search bar at the top of your account dashboard.
    • Alternatively, click + Create, select Edit and then choose PDF.
  3. Select the PDF file you’d like to edit, which will open the file.
  4. Click Insert Page and select the document you’d like to add.
  5. Save your new PDF once you’ve made any adjustments.

You can also upload files directly on the our merge and combine PDFs page, which takes you to the online PDF editor. It’s simple, free and works on Microsoft Windows, macOS or iOS and Android devices—right in your web browser.

The great thing about doing this in your Dropbox account is that you keep everything organised and ready to share. Try it out for all your PDF tasks and see how easy it is to manage your documents more efficiently.

Merge and combine PDFs in a few clicks

Spend less time searching for files and more time using them with Dropbox. Make PDF management seamless.

How to combine and merge PDFs with Adobe Acrobat

If you don’t mind juggling software and paying for a premium version, Adobe Acrobat is a solid choice. They did invent the PDF format, after all. Combining files with Acrobat is simple on the desktop app or their online services.

Here’s how to combine or merge PDFs with Acrobat:

  1. Go to the Tools menu and select Combine Files.
  2. Click Add Files or drag and drop them directly into the window.
    • Rearrange your files as needed and adjust your output settings for the final document.
  3. Click Combine to merge your files into a single PDF.
  4. Save your new PDF and upload it to your Dropbox account to keep it organised and ready to share.

If you’re using Dropbox alongside Acrobat, try the Adobe Acrobat integration to take the hassle out of the process and make file management even easier. Changes you make to a PDF in Acrobat will be saved to your Dropbox account.

Why combine or merge PDFs?

Merging PDFs can save you time and simplify your workflow. 

Imagine you're a project manager juggling multiple contracts, blueprints and progress reports. Instead of sending them as separate files and risking confusion, merging them into a single PDF ensures everything is clear and professional—while making sharing much easier.

Whatever your role might be, here are a few ways merging or combining a PDF can simplify daily tasks:

  • Organising project documents
  • Streamlining client proposals
  • Preparing a report for review

If you want to take control of your document management, use Dropbox PDF editor to make all kinds of adjustments to your PDFs—effortlessly, helping you to stay organised and on top of any unexpected challenges.

The Dropbox user interface showing someone clicking to upload a file in their account.

Merge and combine PDFs in a few clicks

Merging and combining PDFs doesn’t have to be a hassle. With Dropbox, it’s as simple as a few clicks. No more juggling multiple tools, remembering countless logins or dealing with limited functionality.

With Dropbox, you can store, convert, edit, merge and even sign PDFs—all in one secure, user-friendly space. Whether you’re preparing client presentations, organising project files, optimising contracts or doing many other types of work—Dropbox simplifies your workflow and saves you time.

Why wait? Try Dropbox today and experience how effortless PDF management can be.

Frequently asked questions

There are plenty of alternatives, like the Dropbox PDF editor. Simply upload your PDFs, arrange them as needed and merge them into one document. Dropbox even adds features like document tracking and secure sharing once your PDF is ready—perfect for professional use.

There is no limit to the number of pages you can include in a combined PDF. However, the number of pages you can merge depends on the PDF merger tool you’re using—many free tools have limits. The Dropbox PDF editor can handle large, multi-page files without any issues.

Many PDF editors, including the Dropbox PDF editor, let you delete unwanted pages or rearrange the order after the merged file is saved. For example, if you need to clean up a client presentation, you can tweak the final document with just a few clicks.

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