How to Merge PDF on Windows Free (3 Easy Ways)
Windows doesn't have a built-in PDF merger like Mac's Preview, but there are several free ways to combine PDFs on Windows 10 and 11. Here are the three easiest methods — no paid software needed.
Method 1 — PDFcraft online (easiest, no download)
Open Chrome or Edge on Windows
Go to getpdfcraft.com. Works in any browser with no installation.
Click Merge PDF
Select Merge PDF from the tools.
Add your PDFs
Click Select Files, choose your PDFs, and arrange them in the correct order.
Merge and download
Click Merge PDFs and save the result to your Windows computer. Done in seconds.
Method 2 — Microsoft Edge (built into Windows)
Open both PDFs in Microsoft Edge
Right-click any PDF and choose Open with → Microsoft Edge. Open the second PDF in another Edge tab.
Use Edge PDF tools
Microsoft Edge has basic PDF tools. For merging, Edge itself doesn't merge — but you can print both to PDF as a workaround.
Print to PDF
A simpler Edge trick: open all PDF pages, then print them all to Microsoft Print to PDF to create one merged file.
Method 3 — PDF24 desktop app (free Windows software)
Download PDF24 Creator
Go to pdf24.org and download the free PDF24 Creator app for Windows. It is completely free with no trial limits.
Open the PDF merger tool
Open PDF24 and select the PDF Merger tool.
Add and merge your PDFs
Add your PDF files, arrange them, and click Merge. Save the output to your computer.
Which method is best for Windows?
Use PDFcraft for quick online merging
No installation, no sign up, works instantly in any browser. Best for occasional use.
Use PDF24 for frequent offline use
If you regularly merge PDFs and prefer offline software, PDF24 Creator is the best free Windows option.
💡 Pro tip
PDFcraft is the quickest option for Windows users who need to merge PDFs occasionally without installing any software.
Frequently asked questions
Can I merge PDFs on Windows for free?
Yes. PDFcraft works in any Windows browser completely free. For offline merging, PDF24 Creator is free to download.
Does Windows 10 or 11 have a built-in PDF merger?
Windows does not have a built-in PDF merger. Use PDFcraft online or download PDF24 Creator for free.
Can I merge PDFs with Microsoft Word?
Not directly. Word can open PDFs but merging requires a PDF-specific tool like PDFcraft.
Is PDFcraft safe on Windows?
Yes. PDFcraft runs in your browser and never downloads anything to your computer. Your files are processed locally.
Can I merge PDFs on Windows without internet?
Yes — download the free PDF24 Creator desktop app for offline PDF merging on Windows.
Can I merge more than 2 PDFs at once on Windows?
Yes. PDFcraft and PDF24 both let you merge unlimited PDFs in one operation.