Ever found yourself with a collection of separate PDF files that you wish were just one single, streamlined document? Maybe it’s several chapters of a report, a handful of invoices, or different scans for an application. Your first thought might be to look for a powerful tool like Adobe Acrobat, but what if you don’t have it? Good news! If you’re a Mac user, you already have a powerful, free tool built right into your operating system that can merge PDFs in just a few clicks. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the surprisingly simple process of combining PDF files using your Mac’s native Preview app — no extra software or subscriptions required.

  1. In a Finder window or on your desktop, select the files you want to combine.
  2. Hold the Control key on your keyboard and click the selected files.
  3. Choose Quick Actions and then select Create PDF.
  4. A new PDF file will be created in the same location.

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