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PDF Merge, Split, and Compression

Too many files, one file that's too big, pages in the wrong order? We combine, separate, reorder and shrink PDFs so they upload, email and archive without a fight — with fillable fields still working.

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Three jobs, one tidy result.

Merge

Many files become one, in the right order, with bookmarks for each section.

Split

One large file separated by page range, section or record — each one named the way you need.

Compress

Smaller files that fit email and portal limits, with text kept sharp and images still clear.

What's included

The boring jobs, done properly.

Page clean-up
Reorder, rotate, delete blanks and duplicates, and renumber pages.
Forms that still work
When merging fillable PDFs, clashing field names are fixed so answers don't copy between pages.
Bookmarks and contents
A clickable outline so merged packets are easy to navigate.
Target file sizes
Tell us the limit — an email cap or upload portal — and we'll compress to fit.
Consistent file naming
Batches named by your convention: client, date, record number.
Protection and archiving
Optional passwords, print/edit restrictions and PDF/A for long-term storage.

How it works

01
Upload the files
A shared folder link works best for big batches.
02
Give the rules
Order, where to split, naming pattern and size limit.
03
We process
Files combined, split or compressed, then checked page by page.
04
Delivered
Back in a tidy folder, with a short list of what changed.

Typical jobs

Application packets Tender & bid submissions Portal uploads with size caps Scanned record batches Monthly report bundles Image-heavy catalogs

Questions about merging and compression

Will compression make my file look worse?+
Text and vector graphics stay sharp. Photos are resampled for their use — screen or print — and we'll show you a sample before processing a whole batch.
Why can't I do this with a free online tool?+
For a single quick merge, you often can. We're useful when there are many files, fillable fields to preserve, naming rules to follow, or documents you'd rather not upload to an unknown site.
Do fillable fields survive merging?+
Yes. Fields with the same name in different files would otherwise share answers, so we rename them to keep each one independent.
Can you split by a value on the page?+
Often, yes — for example one file per invoice number or employee ID, when that value is readable text on the page.
Often paired with
07Scanned to EditableMake big scan batches searchable. 03PDF EditingFix content while we're at it. 06Document DesignA cover and contents for the packet.

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