What people are asking
Facebook posts: “struggling to compile all my evidence into one single bundle”; court e-file rules that want one PDF; paralegals merging motion + exhibits.
The goal is one attachment a judge or caseworker can open—not twenty email attachments.
What Merge PDF files actually does
- Stack many PDFs into one file in a chosen order.
- Handle locked PDFs when you know the open password.
- Keep processing local in the browser.
What it does not do
- Create bookmarks named Exhibit A automatically (merge is order-based).
- Apply Bates numbers by itself—use Add Bates numbers after you merge if you need continuous stamps.
Steps
- Gather every PDF that belongs in the bundle (rename clearly first if that helps you).
- Open Merge PDF files and add them.
- Drag into filing order: cover / index → pleadings → exhibits → correspondence.
- Optional next step: open Add Bates numbers or Add page numbers on the merged file.
- Download and spot-check page order before you e-file or email.
Related guides
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Last updated 2026-08-20 · Research-backed long-tail