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Combine Multiple Documents into One | Rune

Learn how to combine multiple PDF documents into a single file. Step-by-step guide for creating comprehensive document packages.

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Creating a comprehensive document often means combining separate files: cover pages, main content, appendices, and more. Here's your complete guide to combining multiple documents into one cohesive PDF.

When You Need to Combine Documents

Application Packages

Job applications, college applications, and visa applications require multiple documents submitted as one.

Report Compilations

Combine executive summary, detailed analysis, charts, and appendices into a complete report.

Project Documentation

Gather scope documents, contracts, timelines, and deliverables into a project bible.

Combine contracts, exhibits, signatures, and certifications into complete legal packages.

Step-by-Step: Combining Multiple PDFs

Step 1: Gather Your Files

Collect all PDFs you want to combine. Ensure they're finalized—editing after merge is harder.

Step 2: Plan the Order

Decide the sequence. Typically:

  1. Cover page / Title page
  2. Table of contents
  3. Main content
  4. Appendices / Attachments
  5. Back matter

Step 3: Upload to PDF Merge

  1. Open Rune's PDF Merge.
  2. Drag all files onto the upload area.
  3. Files appear in a list.

Step 4: Arrange the Order

Drag files up or down to match your planned sequence. The merged PDF follows this order exactly.

Step 5: Configure Options

  • Compression: Enable for smaller files.
  • Preserve Metadata-blocked: Keep if author/date information matters.

Step 6: Merge and Download

Click "Merge PDFs" and download your combined document.

Pro Tips for Document Combination

Tip Why It Helps
Finalize files before merging Avoids re-merging after edits
Use consistent page sizes Creates uniform document
Add page numbers before merging Ensures proper pagination
Name files with numbers Easier to identify order

Quality Considerations

Page Size Consistency

If your PDFs have different page sizes, the merged file preserves each page's original size. For uniform appearance, standardize before merging.

Resolution

High-resolution PDFs produce high-quality merged files. Compression reduces size but may affect image quality.

Conclusion

Combining multiple documents into one is essential for professional document management. Rune's PDF Merge makes it simple—upload, arrange, merge, done.

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