4 Ways to Combine PDFs! (Free Methods + Pro Acrobat Hacks)

Need to merge 50 separate PDFs into one single file? In this tutorial, I'll show you four different ways to combine multiple PDF files into one multi-page document. I’ll cover quick free methods for Mac and Windows users, as well as professional workflows using Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Methods covered in this video:
00:56 The Mac OS "Quick Action" (Free): The fastest way to merge files in seconds using built-in tools (No software required!).
02:24 The Online Editor Method (Free): Using SmallPDF to resequence and merge files on any operating system.
05:01 Adobe Acrobat Pro "Combine Files": The professional way to merge, reorder, and optimize file size for email or print.
07:47 Acrobat "Organize Pages" Workflow: How to insert pages into an existing document without overwriting your source files.

Pros & Cons of each method:
Mac OS Quick Action: Best for speed, but you can't reorder pages before merging.
SmallPDF: Great for Windows users, but limited functionality for multi-page source files unless you pay.
Acrobat Pro: Total control over page sequencing, deletion, and file size optimization (Suitability for print vs. email).

Key Takeaways:
05:44 How to expand multi-page PDFs in Acrobat to see front and back pages.
06:30 Choosing output options (Small file size for email vs. high quality for print).
08:00 Using Hotkeys (Shift + Command + I) to insert files quickly.

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