merge pdfs in alphabetical order
select many pdfs at once and they are lined up by file name, with numbers sorted the way people count: 2 before 10. then merge in one click.
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how to merge pdfs in alphabetical order
- drop two or more pdf files on the box, or click it to choose them. you can add more files later.
- check the page thumbnails. drag pages to reorder them, even between files, and press the cross to drop any page you do not want.
- use sort files by name or reverse pages if you want a quick bulk order.
- press merge and download merged.pdf.
most scanners and exporters number their files, like invoice-1.pdf up to invoice-12.pdf. plain alphabetical sorting puts invoice-10 before invoice-2. this page sorts names in natural order, so the merged pdf follows the numbering you expect.
files are sorted when you add them. if the order is almost right, move a single file with the arrows, or open the pages view for page-level changes. adding files later re-sorts the whole list by name.
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frequently asked questions
does it sort by date too?
no, only by file name. rename files with a date in front, like 2024-03-invoice.pdf, and they will sort by date.
what is natural order?
numbers inside names are compared as numbers, so page2.pdf comes before page10.pdf instead of after it.
can i change the order afterwards?
yes. use the arrows in the files list, or switch to pages view and drag individual pages.