How do I add both PDFs and Excel files to a PDF Portfolio in Acrobat?

Open Acrobat and start a new PDF Portfolio. Click Add Files and choose your PDF files. Click Add Files again to pick your Excel files. Repeat for any other files you want. Click Create to finish the Portfolio.

How is PDF Portfolio different from Combine in Acrobat?

PDF Portfolio Combine. Keeps each file separate Merges everything into one PDF Files keep their original types All files become pages in one PDF Good for mixed types Best for similar files

Why should I keep my PDF Portfolio under 15 files or 50 MB?

Large Portfolios can be slow to open or share. Keeping it small helps Acrobat work better. It is easier for others to download and use.

Package Layers For Crews in Adobe Acrobat — How-to & AI prompts

AI prompts

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AExecute — “help me do it”Combine [survey notes] and the [GIS export layers] into a single reference PDF, include a…+

Combine [survey notes] and the [GIS export layers] into a single reference PDF, include a contents page, and send the file link to field crews and GIS tech [lara] by [time=07:00 tomorrow] so they can open it on-site.

when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.

BImprove — “do it better”Before sharing with crews and [lara], convert [GIS layers] into clear map inserts, add a…+

Before sharing with crews and [lara], convert [GIS layers] into clear map inserts, add a one-page legend and index, and ensure the file opens on mobile by testing a sample map so crews find the right layer without needing desktop GIS software.

when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.

How to do it

the tool · the steps · what to avoid

1
Open your PDF Portfolio in Adobe Acrobat.
2
In the left navigation pane, right-click within the Portfolio workspace.
3
Select New Folder from the context menu.
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Type a name for the new folder and press Enter.
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To create a subfolder, right-click the folder you just created.
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Select New Folder again and name the subfolder.
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Repeat steps 2–6 to add more folders or subfolders as needed.
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Drag and drop files into the appropriate folders or subfolders to organize your Portfolio.
Best practiceFor complex projects, plan your folder structure in advance to avoid having to reorganize large numbers of files later.

In the appWith the API

You can rename or move folders at any time to refine your PDF Portfolio's organization.

This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.

Glossary

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PDF PortfolioA PDF file that holds several files together, like a folder.ExampleThe client received a PDF Portfolio containing the proposal, budget, and project timeline all in one file.

CombineTo put two or more files together into one file.ExampleYou gather a report, a spreadsheet, and a presentation into one single document.

Original FormatOriginal format means the file type does not change, like Word stays Word, Excel stays Excel.

The real tasks

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Combine survey notes and GIS export layers into one reference file that crews can open on-site.

FAQ

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Open Acrobat and start a new PDF Portfolio.
Click Add Files and choose your PDF files.
Click Add Files again to pick your Excel files.
Repeat for any other files you want.
Click Create to finish the Portfolio.

A PDF Portfolio is a special type of file in Acrobat that holds many different files together, like a folder. Each file inside keeps its original type, so a Word file stays a Word file, and a spreadsheet stays a spreadsheet. You use a Portfolio when you want to send or keep files together but not mix them into one PDF. This is useful if you have files of different types or need to keep the original versions for editing later.

No, adding a blurry scan to a PDF Portfolio will not fix the scan's quality. The Portfolio only keeps your files together; it does not change or improve them.

PDF Portfolio	Combine
Keeps each file separate	Merges everything into one PDF
Files keep their original types	All files become pages in one PDF
Good for mixed types	Best for similar files

Large Portfolios can be slow to open or share.
Keeping it small helps Acrobat work better.
It is easier for others to download and use.

Package Layers For Crews

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