Top 5 PDF Merge Software to Combine & Merge PDF Files

[Erwinsmithx]

Hi everyone — I’m looking for recommendations for the top 5 PDF merge tools to combine and merge PDF files. What are the best, most reliable options you’d suggest?

 

[AvaJones]

The top PDF merge software options, blending free online convenience with advanced desktop features, are: Adobe Acrobat DC (best overall suite), iLovePDF (excellent free online tool), Smallpdf (secure and user-friendly online merging), and PDFsam Basic (powerful, open-source desktop software). Another excellent free built-in option for Mac users is Apple Preview.

 

[EllisonDavis]

The top 5 PDF merge software options, blending free online convenience with powerful desktop features, are:

1. Adobe Acrobat Pro: Industry standard, best for comprehensive features and professional workflows.
2. iLovePDF / Smallpdf: Excellent free online tools for quick, easy merging and other basic tasks.
3. PDFsam Basic: The best free, open-source desktop software for unlimited, offline merging/splitting.
4. Foxit PDF Editor: A paid alternative to Adobe with strong editing and merging capabilities.
5. Soda PDF: A web/desktop hybrid that's great for merging and integrating with cloud storage.

 

[Bryleeeaton]

The finest PDF merge software solutions for combining free online convenience with comprehensive desktop features include Adobe Acrobat DC (best overall suite), iLovePDF (great free online utility), Smallpdf (safe and user-friendly online merging), and PDFsam Basic (powerful, open-source desktop program). Apple Preview is a great free built-in option for Mac users.

 

[Kelseyleblanc]

These are real PDF merge tools that have been tested and trusted by people in general:

Adobe Acrobat (best overall, reliable but paid)PDFsam (free, offline, great for basic merging)iLovePDF (easy online tool, quick for small files)Smallpdf (clean UI, good quality output, limited free uses) and Sejda PDF (good balance of free + paid, works online and offline)The decision varies according to whether you desire offline control or fast online merging.

 

[alinajoseph]

Top PDF merge tools include Adobe Acrobat (robust features), PDFsam (free and simple), Smallpdf (online and easy), iLovePDF (fast merging), and PDF-XChange (lightweight with editing). These let you combine multiple PDFs quickly and efficiently on desktop or online.