How to Combine PDF Files Without Adobe

You can combine PDF files without Adobe using Xodo tools, available online and on Windows, macOS, Linux, as well as on Android and iPhone.

Efficiently handling multiple PDF documents is a common challenge. Whether you're working with reports, contracts, or presentations, combining PDF files often involves tedious copying and pasting, sending extra attachments, and dealing with unnecessary clutter.

The best solution is to combine your PDFs into a single document using the right PDF editor. And while Adobe Acrobat is a popular choice, it can be expensive and complicated to use.

Fortunately, Xodo let's you seamlessly combine and merge your PDFs across different platforms and access additional tools to edit, convert, sign, and annotate your documents.

In this guide, we’ll go over simple methods to combine PDFs without Acrobat using Xodo:

• Online (for free without any software downloads)
• Desktop (offline with advanced bath processing)
• Mobile (on-the-go convenience)

So let’s begin.

Combine PDF files online for free without Adobe

To combine PDFs online for free without Adobe, follow these steps:

1. Go to Xodo’s Merge PDF tool.
2. Upload your PDF files.
3. You can reorder the files as needed.
4. Click on Merge.
5. Once the process is done, click on Download or save the combined PDF to your cloud drive.

Please note that without a Xodo account, you can merge up to two PDF files per day for free.

If you need to merge more files, you can start a free trial, which allows you to select and merge specific pages or even merge multiple scanned PDF pages together in one file.

Along with access to over 30 additional tools to edit, compress, and convert your PDFs, you can accomplish any task you may need to perform after combining your PDF online, securely and hassle-free.

Combine PDFs on Windows, Mac, and Linux without Adobe

You can use Xodo PDF Studio to combine PDF files on any PC without Adobe. Here’s how: 

1. Download and install Xodo PDF Studio on your Windows, Mac or Linux.
2. Launch Xodo PDF Studio.
3. Click on From Multiple Files under the Convert tab.
4. Use Add Files or Add Folder to select and upload the PDFs you wish to combine.
5. Customize any additional options.
6. Click on Start... to merge selected files.
7. Go to File > Save As... to save your PDF.

You can also use the batch merge feature to customize the combined PDF, enhancing your document workflow management:

• Specify your output settings for easier identification in folders.
• Add bookmarks for large PDFs being used externally as a reference document.
• Combine your PDFs into an existing document for more comprehensive reports.

Xodo PDF Studio handles all the common PDF tasks you need, making it a efficient and powerful alternative to Adobe Acrobat on your desktop.

Beyond combining PDF files, you can also edit, organize, sign, or convert PDFs into Word without Adobe Acrobat.

Easily merge PDF files using Xodo on Android and iPhone

Here's how to combine and merge PDF files using Xodo on Android and iOS:

1. Install the Xodo app for Android or iOS.
2. In the app, tap on the Toolbox menu at the bottom.
3. Select Manage PDF > Merge Pages.
4. Select or upload the PDF files you wish to combine.
5. Tap on NEXT.
6. Rearrange the order of your PDF files in the merged document by long-pressing and dragging the handles next to each file name.
7. Tap on MERGE.

The Xodo app offers many free tools to enhance your productivity, and by starting a trial and creating a pro account, you can unlock premium features with unlimited access and advanced capabilities.

Tip: If you’re using an iPhone or iPad, check out our detailed guide on combining PDF files on iOS.

Answers to common questions

Below, you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions about combining PDF documents using Xodo tools.

Can I split a PDF after merging with Xodo tools?

Yes, you can split PDFs after merging them. Here’s how to do it on each platform:

• Xodo Online: Use the free online PDF splitter tool to split and rearranges PDF pages as needed.
• Xodo Desktop: In Xodo PDF Studio, use the Split option in the Pages tab, then choose Custom Split... to specify how to divide your PDF by pages.
• Xodo Mobile: Tap on Toolbox > Manage PDF > Extract Pages and select the pages to split into a new PDF file.

How do I edit combined PDFs using Xodo tools?

You can use Xodo's PDF editing tools to edit the combined PDF on all supported platforms:

• Xodo Online: Use the free online PDF editor to add text, comments, highlights, and redact sensitive information directly in your browser.
• Xodo Desktop: In Xodo PDF Studio, access editing tools from the Document tab to modify text, insert images, annotations and more.
• Xodo Mobile: Tap on Toolbox > View & Edit PDF to use the available tools for marking up and editing PDFs on your phone.

What should I do if the combined PDF file is too large?

If your combined PDF is too large, you can use Xodo tools to compress it. Here’s how:

• Xodo Online: Use the free online PDF compressor to reduce the document size with Low or High compression options.
• Xodo Desktop: In Xodo PDF Studio, go to Document > Optimize > Optimize... to compress your PDF offline.
• Xodo Mobile: Access the Compress PDF tool in the Toolbox menu to reduce file size on your phone while on the go.

Can I add comments and annotations to a PDF after combining it?

Yes, you can easily add comments, highlights, and other annotations after merging your PDFs with Xodo:

• Xodo Online: Use the free online PDF annotator to insert notes, comments and other markups in your favorite browser.
• Xodo Desktop: In Xodo PDF Studio, go to the Comment tab to access all annotation features.
• Xodo Mobile: Tap Toolbox > View & Edit PDF, then use the tools in the Annotate menu to mark up your PDF on Android or iOS.

Combine and Merge PDFs Anytime, Anywhere with Xodo

Combining PDF files without Adobe Acrobat is not only possible but also simple and efficient with the right tools.

With Xodo, you can easily merge PDFs online, offline, and on mobile devices. Each tool is fast and user-friendly, giving you multiple options for combining PDFs on any device.

Try them all today to see how they fit your workflows:

• Explore all Xodo web tools
• Get Xodo PDF Studio for any desktop
• Download Xodo Android app
• Download Xodo iOS app