If you have more than one PDF document that contains related information, it may be a good idea to combine the PDFs into a larger document. This will make it so much easier to share the document, not to mention a great way to present your content.
But when most people consider combining PDFs their first thought is the time it will take to copy all the content in the many documents onto a new file. But there is an easier way to put all your documents together and in this guide, we will share with you two ways to combine PDF files on Mac.
Method 1: Combine PDF on Mac with UPDF PDF Editor
UPDF PDF Editor is one of the most effective ways to quickly and easily combine multiple PDFs into a single file. You can even use it to combine a PDF and several images into a single large file or just combine images into a PDF. Its batch-processing features make it possible to quickly combine multiple documents into multiple PDFs.
The whole process is quick and easy, regardless of the size of the individual PDFs that you want to combine. Here’s how you can use UPDF PDF Editor to combine PDF on Mac;
Step 1: Open UPDF PDF Editor and Import the PDF Files
Start by installing UPDF on your Mac and launch the program after installation.
Since you will be importing more than one file into the program, click on the “Batch Combine” button.
Then just click on the “Add Files” button to import the individual PDF files you would like to combine. You can also just drag and drop the PDFs into this window to import them.
Please note that you can also import a folder with all the PDFs you want to combine. Just click on the drop-down arrow next to “Add Files” and choose “Add Folder.”
Step 2: Arrange the Files in Order
Once you have selected all the files you would like to combine, arrange them in the order you would like them to appear once combined.
To do that, simply drag and drop the files into position.
Step 3: Combine the Files
When you’re happy with the positioning of the individual files, click “Apply” to continue with the process.
You will be prompted to select a folder on your computer to save the merged file. Choose a folder or create a new one and click “Save.” Once the process is complete, the folder will open automatically, allowing you to open the newly merged PDF.
Method 2: Combine PDF on Mac with Mac Preview
Mac users may also be able to combine PDF in Preview. Preview is the pre-installed free PDF reader and editor that comes with every macOS installation and can be used for various PDF management functions including combining multiple PDFs into a single document.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to combine PDF on Mac with Preview;
Step 1: Open the first PDF that you want to combine and then click on “View” to access the thumbnail view.
Step 2: Choose a page on this first PDF to be the start-point of the merge.
Step 3: Then click “Edit” and choose “Insert.”
Step 4: Choose “Page from File” and select the PDF you would like to add. Click “Open” and the new PDF will be added to the first.
Do this with as many PDFs as you want and you will have combined multiple PDFs into a single file.
While Preview might be a good option for combining PDFs on Mac for free, it does have some limitations. First, because of the inherent stability issues that affect Preview can make the process slow especially when combining larger files. You also don’t have the luxury of batch-processing features like UPDF and therefore cannot simply drag and drop the files into position.
Comparison Between UPDF PDF Editor and Mac Preview
To help you choose between the two methods we’ve presented above, it is necessary to compare the functions of UPDF PDF Editor and Mac Preview.
- UPDF is designed to be a simple solution with user-friendly features and easy accessibility. For that reason, the “Combine” feature in UPDF is separate, easy to use, and complete, unlike Preview which lacks a definable “Combine” feature.
- UPDF is also a complete solution that allows users to edit all aspects of a PDF document. Preview is limited in many ways as it doesn’t offer some necessary PDF management tools.
- UPDF will open and merge even the largest of files quickly and easily. Preview has been known to have stability issues that can bog down even the simplest of tasks.
- UPDF is available on all platforms including Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android, allowing for cross-platform synchronization of documents. You can only access Preview on Mac.
Conclusion
Both UPDF PDF Editor and Preview can be used to combine PDFs into a single file. But of the two options, UPDF significantly simplifies the process so that even a novice can use it. If you consider that it has all the other features needed to create, edit, convert, and organize PDFs, UPDF becomes a necessary tool for anyone handling PDFs regularly. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to try it out for yourself! Start enjoying the seamless PDF combining experience with UPDF today!
