Merge PDF Online
Combine PDF and Word files (DOCX, DOC) into one PDF. Drag to reorder, rotate, pick pages. Free, no watermark, and your files never leave your device.
- PDF + Word (DOCX, DOC)
- Reorder and pick pages
- No upload
- No sign-up
Drop your PDF and Word files here
PDF, DOCX and DOC. Add as many as you like
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Add at least two files to merge them.
Your merged PDF is ready
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Merged on your device. Nothing is uploaded to FileXL.
- 0 bytesuploaded, ever
- PDF + Wordin one file
- Any orderdrag, rotate, pick pages
- No watermarkand no sign-up
How do I merge PDF and Word files into one PDF?
Add your PDF, DOCX and DOC files above, drag them into the order you want, and click Merge. Word files are converted to PDF in your browser and joined with your PDFs into one download. Nothing is uploaded, and there is no sign-up and no watermark.
FileXL Merge PDF: key facts
- Price
- Free, with no watermark
- Accepts
- PDF, DOCX and DOC (Word) files
- Result
- One PDF file
- Upload
- None. Files are merged in your browser
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- Size limit
- 200 MB per PDF, 60 MB per Word file
- Page control
- Reorder, rotate, choose pages per file
- Works on
- Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, Chromebook
- Last updated
- November 2026
How to merge PDF and Word files in 3 steps
No app, no account and no waiting for an upload. Combining a handful of documents takes about a minute.
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Add your files
Drop PDF, DOCX and DOC files on the box above, or tap Choose files. You can add many at once and add more later.
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Put them in order
Drag files into the order you want, or use the arrows. Rotate a file, or type pages such as 1-3, 5 to use only some of them.
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Merge and download
Name the file, click Merge, and download one PDF. Your files stay on your device the whole time.
When do you need to merge PDF files?
Merging PDF files means joining several documents into one, in the order you choose. People also call it combining, joining or appending PDFs. It is useful whenever a form, an office or an email wants one file instead of many.
Job and scholarship applications
Put your CV in Word together with certificates and ID scans in PDF, and upload one tidy file instead of ten.
Visa, university and exam forms
Portals often accept a single PDF. Combine the form, the letter and the supporting documents in the order they ask for.
Contracts and invoices
Join an agreement written in Word with a signed annex or a stamped page that you only have as PDF.
Reports and theses
Chapters in Word, appendices and papers in PDF. Merge them into one file for submission or printing.
Reports and records
Gather lab reports, discharge notes and letters into one document that is easy to send to a doctor or an insurer.
Email and sharing
One attachment is easier to send, to open and to keep than a pile of separate files.
Which files can you merge?
The tool joins PDF and Word files. Word files are converted to PDF first, then merged with your PDFs, all inside your browser.
| File | Accepted | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| PDF (.pdf) | Yes | Pages are copied as they are. Text, images and quality are not changed. |
| Word (.docx, .docm) | Yes | Converted to PDF in your browser: text, styles, lists, tables, pictures, headers and footers, then merged. |
| Word 97-2003 (.doc) | Text only | The text is extracted and set on clean pages. Formatting and pictures are not kept. Save as DOCX for full layout. |
| Password-protected | No | Remove the password first, then add the file. |
| Photos and scans (JPG, PNG) | No | Turn them into PDF first, then merge. This tool joins PDF and Word files. |
How are Word files converted before merging?
A built-in converter reads your DOCX file and redraws it as PDF pages on your device. It keeps what most documents contain, and simplifies the rest. If the layout must be exact, use Save as PDF in Word and add that PDF here instead.
| Kept in the PDF | Simplified or left out |
|---|---|
| Headings, bold, italic, underline, colours | Fonts are replaced by built-in look-alikes (Helvetica, Times, Courier), so line breaks can shift a little |
| Bullet and numbered lists, indents, tab stops | Text boxes, shapes, charts and SmartArt |
| Tables with borders and shading | Footnotes, endnotes and multi-column layouts |
| Pictures, including cropped ones | Track-changes marks, comments and macros |
| Page size, margins, page breaks | Embedded objects such as Excel sheets |
| Headers, footers and page numbers | Mail-merge fields and form fields |
| Urdu, Arabic, Hindi and Chinese text (saved as an image of the text) | Selectable text for those languages |
FileXL Merge PDF vs typical online mergers
Most online PDF mergers upload your files to a server. This one does the work in your browser, which is faster for small files and keeps private documents private.
| FileXL Merge PDF | Many online PDF mergers | |
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| Files are uploaded | No, everything runs in your browser | Often yes, to a server |
| Sign-up | Not needed | Often needed after a few files |
| Word files | Yes, DOCX and DOC | Often a separate tool |
| Watermark | None | Sometimes on free plans |
| Choose pages | Yes, for each file | Varies |
| Cost | Free | Free tier with limits, or paid |
Merge PDF files on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac
The tool above works the same on every device. If you prefer a built-in way, here is how.
Merge PDF files on iPhone or iPad
- Open this page in Safari and tap Choose files.
- Pick your PDF and Word files from Files, iCloud Drive or a download folder.
- Use the arrows to set the order, then tap Merge.
- Tap Download. The merged PDF is saved to Files, and you can share it from there.
Merge PDF files on Android
- Open this page in Chrome and tap Choose files.
- Select the PDF and Word files from Downloads or Drive.
- Order them with the arrows and tap Merge, then Download.
Merge PDF files on Windows 10 and 11
- Windows has no built-in PDF merge, so use the tool above: drop the files, set the order and click Merge.
- To combine only Word documents, you can also use Insert, Object, Text from File in Word. Then use Save as PDF.
Merge PDF files on a Mac
- Fastest: use the tool above. It also accepts Word files, which Preview cannot do.
- In Preview: open the first PDF, show thumbnails with View, Thumbnails, then drag the second PDF into the sidebar and choose File, Export as PDF.
Private by design: your documents stay on your device
Most online mergers upload your documents to a server, join them there and send the result back. This one does not. The files are read and merged in your browser, so they are never sent to FileXL or anyone else. That matters for ID documents, contracts, medical papers and anything confidential.
Need something else? Try the PDF compressor to shrink the merged file, the photo resizer for scans and photos, or the HEIC to JPG converter. They all work the same way.
Merge PDF questions, answered
How do I merge PDF files for free?
Add two or more PDF files to the tool above, drag them into the order you want and click Merge. You download one PDF. It is free, needs no account, and adds no watermark.
Can I merge Word and PDF files into one file?
Yes. Add your DOCX or DOC files together with your PDFs. The Word files are converted to PDF in your browser, then everything is joined in the order you chose into a single PDF.
How do I merge a DOCX file with a PDF?
Drop the DOCX and the PDF on the box above, place them in the order you want, and click Merge. The DOCX is converted to PDF on your device first. For a layout that must be exact, use Save as PDF in Word and add that PDF instead.
Does it work with old .doc files?
Yes, but only the text is kept. The old .doc format is much harder to read, so formatting and pictures are left out. Open the file in Word and save it as DOCX or PDF if you need the full layout.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. Files are read and merged inside your browser, on your own device. They are never sent to FileXL or to any other server, which makes this safe for ID documents, contracts and medical papers.
Is there a limit on file size or number of files?
Each PDF can be up to 200 MB and each Word file up to 60 MB. There is no limit on the number of files, but everything is processed in your device memory, so very large merges can be slow on older phones.
How do I change the order of the files?
Drag a file by its handle, or use the up and down arrows on each row. The merged PDF follows the order of the list, from top to bottom. The Sort A-Z button orders files by name.
Can I merge only some pages of a PDF?
Yes. In the Pages box of any file, type the pages you want, for example 1-3, 5 or 8-. Leave it empty to use every page. This also works for Word files after they are converted.
Can I rotate a file before merging?
Yes. Click the rotate button on a file to turn all of its pages by 90 degrees each time. This is useful for scans that were saved sideways.
Will merging reduce the quality of my PDF?
No. PDF pages are copied as they are, so text stays sharp and images keep their quality. Only Word files are converted, and they are turned into vector text and pictures.
Why does my Word file look a little different after merging?
The converter uses built-in fonts instead of the fonts in your document, so lines can break in slightly different places. Complex items such as text boxes, charts and SmartArt are simplified. For an exact copy, use Save as PDF in Word and add that PDF.
Does it work with Urdu, Arabic, Hindi or Chinese Word files?
Yes. Text in those languages is drawn by your browser and saved as an image of the text, so it looks right, but it cannot be selected or searched in the merged PDF.
Can I merge a password-protected PDF?
Not directly. Remove the password first with the program that created it, then add the file. Password-protected Word files are also not supported.
Will bookmarks, links and form fields be kept?
Page content, images and most links are kept. Bookmarks and fillable form fields of the original PDFs are not carried into the merged file, so fill in forms before you merge.
How do I merge PDF files on iPhone or Android?
Open this page in Safari or Chrome, tap Choose files, pick your PDFs and Word files, order them with the arrows and tap Merge. The result is saved to your Files or Downloads folder.
How can I make the merged PDF smaller?
Use the FileXL PDF compressor on the merged file. It can shrink a PDF to a size you choose, such as 1 MB or 100 KB, which helps when a form has an upload limit.
Can I merge scanned pages or JPG photos?
This tool joins PDF and Word files. Turn photos and scans into PDF first, for example with your phone scanner, then add those PDFs here.
Is there a watermark on the merged PDF?
No. The merged file contains only your pages. FileXL adds no watermark, header or footer.
How do I merge PDF files without Adobe Acrobat?
You do not need Acrobat or any program. Use this page in any modern browser. It merges PDFs and also accepts Word files, which many desktop tools cannot do.
How can I send the merged PDF to someone?
Upload it with FileXL to get a link or a short code you can share. No account is needed, and large files are fine.
Need to send your merged PDF to someone?
Upload it to FileXL and share a link or a short code. Large files, no account needed.
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