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Bind PDFs

Combine files into one document with a cover page and contents.

Merge several PDFs into a single bound document with a generated cover page listing every file and its page range. Page content is copied without re-rendering, so text stays selectable.

Your files are processed locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server, ever.

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Drop your file here or click to browse. Everything is processed on this device — nothing is uploaded.

Quick answers

What does this tool do?
Combine files into one document with a cover page and contents. Merge several PDFs into a single bound document with a generated cover page listing every file and its page range. Page content is copied without re-rendering, so text stays selectable..
Is it free?
Yes — free and unlimited, with no account required and no watermark on the result.
What files are supported?
PDF files, up to 100 MB each, up to 20 at once.
Where is my file processed?
Entirely in your browser. Your file never leaves your device — nothing is uploaded to a server.
What are the limitations?
The cover page lists files in the order you added them — reorder the file list first. Very long file names are shortened on the cover.
What happens if processing fails?
You get a clear message explaining what went wrong and how to fix it (try another file, check the format, or start over). Your original file is never touched.

How to Bind PDFs

  1. Add the PDFs you want to bind, in the order you want them.
  2. Drag to reorder files if needed.
  3. Click "Process" — a cover page with the file list is added first.
  4. Download your bound document.

Frequently asked questions

No. Pages are copied as-is without re-rendering — text stays selectable and images keep their quality. Only a new cover page is added.

Common problems and fixes

  • The download button does not do anything

    Why: some browsers block programmatic downloads after inactivity, or the disk is full.

    Fix: allow downloads for this site in the browser settings, then process again — the job itself is instant for small files.

  • Pages end up in the wrong order

    Why: the selection order differed from the thumbnail order shown on screen.

    Fix: re-check the page order in the preview list before running the job; the tool applies exactly what is shown.

  • The output file will not open in my viewer

    Why: the download was interrupted, or the viewer is very old.

    Fix: download again and check the file size matches; if it persists, try a different PDF viewer.

Who uses Bind PDFs?

  • Admin and HR staff — combining scans, forms and letters into one packet — up to 20 files of 100 MB each per job.
  • Anyone sharing part of a document — extracting just the pages someone asked for instead of sending the whole file.
  • People fixing scans — rotating upside-down or sideways pages before the file goes out to a client.