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Organize your source files into separate folders, with each folder containing the files you want to combine into a single PDF.
Best practiceNaming folders and files consistently will help you keep track of your batches and reduce errors.
Open Adobe Acrobat.
For the first folder, go to the File menu, select Create, then choose Combine Files.
In the Combine Files dialog, click Add Files and select Add Folder.
NoteThis allows you to add all files from the selected folder at once.
Browse to the first folder and select it, then confirm to add all its files.
Arrange the files in the desired order using the interface controls.
Best practiceYou can drag and drop files to reorder them before combining.
Click Combine to merge the files into a single PDF.
Save the combined PDF with a unique name that matches the folder or batch.
Best practiceUse a consistent naming scheme (e.g., Folder1_Combined.pdf) for easy identification.
Repeat steps 3–8 for each remaining folder or set of files you want to batch combine.
Best practiceIf you have many folders, consider scripting or using third-party automation tools, as Acrobat does not natively batch multiple folders at once.
You can add an entire folder of files at once when combining, which speeds up batch processing.
This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.
Combining files makes it easier to share many documents as one. Instead of sending multiple attachments, you send a single, organized PDF. This is useful for packets, reports, or collections of related information.
No, if your original files already had page numbers, they will restart for each new file in the combined PDF. To fix this, you will need to add new, continuous page numbers to the entire combined PDF after it's created. Acrobat has tools for adding headers and footers with page numbers.
Combining files rarely makes the file size smaller. It usually keeps the original size or makes it slightly larger because it adds structure. If you need a smaller file, you should compress the combined PDF after you create it. Acrobat has a 'Optimize PDF' or 'Compress PDF' feature for this.