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Open Adobe Acrobat.
Go to File > Combine Files.
Click Add Files and select the PDF files you want to merge.
Arrange the files in your desired order by dragging and dropping them within the list.
Click Combine to merge the selected files into a single PDF document.
Save the new combined PDF to your preferred location.
You can preview and reorder files before combining to ensure the final PDF is in the correct sequence.
This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.
This can happen if the original files have internal issues or corrupted structures. Acrobat might struggle to process them correctly, leading to repeated content or the process freezing. To fix this, try saving each source file again using 'Save As' to refresh its internal data. Adding files one by one can also help Acrobat process them more smoothly.
No, combining files rarely makes the new PDF smaller. In fact, it might even be a bit larger because of the added structure. If you need a smaller file size, you should combine your documents first, and then use Acrobat's 'Optimize PDF' or 'Compress PDF' feature to reduce its size afterwards.
You can use Adobe's PDF Services API for automation. This allows you to programmatically combine up to 20 files into a single PDF. The API also offers the flexibility to specify page ranges from each source file, which is useful for creating highly customized documents without manual intervention. This is great for tasks like generating daily reports or large document packets.