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GUIDE 02 · MERGE PDF FILES

Merge PDFs into one organised booklet

Combining PDFs is easy to get wrong when you have lots of files. The key is not just joining documents, but making the result clear and easy to read.

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A more considered way to make PDFs

Learn how to combine multiple PDFs, reorder sections, select pages and turn separate documents into one polished PDF booklet using Folio for Mac.

Folio brings organising, cover design and previewing into one straightforward workflow on the Mac.

Folio Files workspace with ordered chapter PDFs and rotation controls

Step-by-step

STEP 01

Decide on the final order

Write a short running order for the complete document, including introductions, chapters, appendices and any supplementary pages.

STEP 02

Import separate documents

Add your PDF files to Folio’s Files workspace. Keep related pages together and give sections descriptive titles.

STEP 03

Reorder and select pages

Move source files up or down, pick a page range if needed, and correct page rotation before previewing.

STEP 04

Add booklet navigation

Include a table of contents and bookmarks when they are useful. A long guide becomes much easier to use when readers can jump directly to sections.

STEP 05

Preview the combined document

Review the result as one booklet. Check the transition between source PDFs and the final page numbering before exporting.

Tip: Name your PDFs clearly before importing. Names such as “01 Introduction” and “02 Main guide” make it easier to spot missing or misplaced documents.

Common questions

Will my source PDFs be replaced?

Folio assembles a new output document; check your selected export destination and retain your original source files.

Can I include only selected pages?

The Files workspace includes page-range controls so you can choose which pages from a source document are used.

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