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How to Merge PDF Files on Mac & Windows (100% Free)

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UnitMaster Team
2024-12-19
How to Merge PDF Files on Mac & Windows (100% Free)

Combining PDF files is one of the most common administrative tasks, yet most operating systems don't make it obvious how to do it. While Adobe Acrobat comes with a hefty subscription fee, UnitMaster allows you to do it for free, directly in your browser.

Why Merge PDFs?

  1. Organization: Keep related documents (invoices, receipts, contracts) in a single file.
  2. Sharing: Send one attachment instead of five separate emails.
  3. Portfolios: Combine your resume, cover letter, and work samples.

The UnitMaster Way (Private & Secure)

Most "Free PDF Mergers" upload your files to their backend servers to process them. This creates a privacy risk for sensitive documents like bank statements or legal contracts.

UnitMaster is different. We use a technology called WebAssembly to run the PDF processing engine inside your web browser.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Go to the Tool: Open our PDF Merger.
  2. Select Files: Drag and drop your PDF files. You can select multiple files at once.
  3. Reorder: Need the cover page first? Simply drag and drop the thumbnails to rearrange the page order.
  4. Merge: Click "Merge PDF". The browser will instantly combine the bytestreams and generate a new file.
  5. Download: Save your new document.

Alternative Methods

On macOS (Preview)

  1. Open the first PDF in Preview.
  2. Enable "Thumbnails" view.
  3. Drag the second PDF file into the thumbnail sidebar.
  4. Save.

On Windows

Windows 10/11 doesn't have a built-in PDF merger. You would typically need to download software. UnitMaster saves you this installation step by running in Edge or Chrome.

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