How do I combine 2 PDF files into one?

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1

I need two PDF contracts merged into one file by Friday, since the portal only accepts a single upload under 10 MB. How do I do that on my work laptop without installing anything?

2

I had the same issue with client contracts and used PDF Suite’s browser-based merge tool, so nothing needed installing. Upload both files, put them in the right order, merge, then check the finished file is under 10 MB before uploading it.

3

If you have Word, you could insert the second PDF’s pages into the first using Insert > Object > Text from file, then save as PDF, but formatting can shift. What’s your file size now, might be fine under 10 mb already?

4

If you have Microsoft Word, you can do this directly:

  1. Open Word, go to Insert, click the arrow next to Object, and pick Text from File.
  2. Select both PDFs and click Insert.
  3. Go to File > Save As and choose PDF.

Check the formatting before uploading, since Word converts them first.

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Easiest thing first: if Word is on the laptop, open one contract in it, then paste the second one underneath and save as PDF. Keep a backup copy of both originals before you touch anything. Then check the final file size, since portals are fussy about that 10 MB limit. If Word mangles the layout, try printing each to PDF and combining from there.