Merge PDFs or split pages locally

Choose one job, add your files, check the page order or ranges, then download a PDF or ZIP. Core processing happens in this browser.

No Upload Client-side PDF + ZIP outputs
Merge a packetAdd two or more PDFs, reorder them, and limit any file to specific pages.
Split one PDFUse cut points, typed ranges, selected pages, or one-page ZIP export.
Verify before sendingOpen the downloaded file and confirm page order, missing pages, forms, and signatures.
Choose the job
Merge PDFs
Add at least two PDFs to merge.
How it works
Reorder files with drag, Up, or Down
Leave page boxes blank to include all pages
Use ranges like 1-3, 5, 8-10
Download PDF or ZIP outputs directly
PDF workflow proof

Check page order before downloading a combined or split PDF

Merge, range selection, split points, extraction, and ZIP exports run in this browser. AfroTools does not upload source PDFs for this workflow.

Local-first PDF tool

Reviewed 2026. Disclaimer: verify with the recipient before relying on the output. Direct local downloads do not upload your files.

Methodology

  • Uses local PDF libraries to read page counts, copy selected pages, preserve file order, and create PDF or ZIP outputs.
  • Page ranges and split points are interpreted from the visible controls before the export is built.
  • Share/save actions should record workflow metadata only, not source PDF contents.

Before sharing

  • Open the output in another PDF reader and confirm page order, missing pages, bookmarks, forms, signatures, and file size.
  • Work from duplicate files when documents include contracts, IDs, invoices, medical records, or confidential client material.
  • For richer editing, continue in PDF Workspace.

Merge PDF and split PDF online

Use AfroTools to combine multiple PDF files into one document, reorder files before export, include only the page ranges you need, split a document at visual cut points, extract custom ranges, or export every page as a ZIP. This is built for application packs, scanned document batches, contracts, reports, and classroom packets where page order matters. Core processing happens in your browser using local JavaScript libraries, so source PDFs are not uploaded by default.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many PDFs can I merge at once?

There is no fixed server limit because the work runs locally. Your device memory is the real limit, so large scanned PDFs or many-file packets usually work better on a laptop than on an older phone.

Can I reorder PDFs or merge only certain pages?

Yes. After uploading your files, drag and drop them into any order you like, then leave each page box blank for all pages or enter ranges such as 1-2, 5. The merged PDF follows the exact sequence you arrange on screen.

How does splitting work?

You can split at visual cut points, enter custom ranges such as 1-3, 6, 9-11, extract selected pages into one PDF, or export every page as separate PDFs in a ZIP.

Are my PDFs uploaded to a server?

Core merge and split operations happen in your browser. AfroTools does not upload source PDFs for this workflow, and local downloads do not require an account.

Does merging reduce the quality of my PDFs?

The merge process copies the selected PDF pages into a new file without intentional recompression. Always open the output in another reader to confirm page order, forms, signatures, bookmarks, and file size before sending.