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Free Tool

Merge PDF

Combine multiple PDF files into one. Free, no limits, no signup, no watermark.

100% browser-based — your files never leave your device

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Merged PDF

Merged PDF will appear here

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100% Browser-Based

Files never leave your device. Unlike iLovePDF or Smallpdf, nothing is uploaded.

Unlimited, Forever

No daily caps, no file count limit, no signup. Use it 1000 times a day.

Instant Processing

No upload wait. Merging happens locally at full speed.

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No Ads, No Watermark

No ads, no branding stamp. Your merged PDF is clean.

How It Works

1

Add PDF files

Drop files or click to browse. Add as many PDFs as you need.

2

Reorder

Drag files to arrange them in the order you want.

3

Merge & download

Click Run and your combined PDF downloads instantly.

Use Cases

Combine reports

Merge monthly reports or financial statements into a single file.

Assemble applications

Combine resume, cover letter, and certificates into one PDF.

Organize scans

Merge separately scanned pages into a complete document.

Create portfolios

Combine design or writing samples into a professional portfolio.

Who It's For

Accountants

Combine monthly invoices and receipts into one PDF for tax filing.

Students

Merge assignment pages, research papers, and appendices.

HR & Recruiting

Combine resumes, cover letters, and references into candidate packets.

Legal Teams

Merge contract pages, amendments, and signatures into one file.

RunCLI vs iLovePDF

FeatureRunCLIiLovePDF
Files stay on your deviceYes (browser-based)No (uploaded to server)
AdsNeverYes (free tier)
File limitUnlimited15 files (free)
Signup requiredNoFor premium
WatermarkNeverNo
PriceFree foreverFree limited, €4-9/mo premium
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Nothing Uploaded

Your files are processed entirely in your browser using pdf-lib.

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No Ads, No Watermark

Clean output, no branding, no popups.

Open Technology

Built with pdf-lib — open source, auditable, trustworthy.

Why RunCLI?

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100% Private

Files processed in your browser. Nothing uploaded to any server.

No Limits

No daily caps, no file count limit, no signup required.

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No Ads

No ads, no popups, no dark patterns. Just the tool.

Instant

No upload wait time. Merging happens locally.

Need more than PDF tools?

RunCLI offers AI-powered tools for transcription, translation, OCR, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really free?

Yes, completely free with no limits and no ads. Use it as much as you want.

Are my files safe?

Your files never leave your browser. All merging happens locally.

Is there a file size limit?

Each PDF can be up to 100 MB. No limit on number of files.

Can I reorder pages?

Yes. Drag and drop files to change their order before merging.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. Works in any modern browser on any device.

Does merging reduce quality?

No. Merging simply combines the PDF files as-is. There is zero quality loss — every page stays exactly as the original.

Can I merge password-protected PDFs?

Not currently. You need to remove the password protection first, then merge. We plan to add this feature soon.

How many PDFs can I merge?

There is no limit on the number of files. Merge 2 or 200 — it all happens in your browser.

Are there ads?

No. RunCLI never shows ads. Free tools are truly free.