Merge PDF guide
How to Merge PDF Files on Android or iPhone
PDFKaka Merge PDF works in a modern mobile browser without requiring a separate desktop program. Mobile file pickers, touch controls, browser memory, and download handling make the workflow slightly different from desktop.

On this page
Choose files on a phone
The available file-picker options depend on your device and browser.
You may see:
- Files;
- Downloads;
- Photos;
- cloud-provider shortcuts;
- camera or image sources.
Choose only the files required for the job and return to the browser after selection.
Arrange files with touch controls
Merge PDF changes the order of complete source files.
On a touch screen, move complete source groups into the required order and check the page previews before processing.
Pages inside each source PDF remain together.
Add photos or images
JPG, JPEG, and PNG images may be added to the same merge job as PDFs.
Each image becomes one PDF page at 96 PPI.
Large phone photos may consume significant device memory, so resize extremely large images before merging if necessary.
Image Resizer →
Context links
Watch device memory
Browser-side document processing uses the phone or tablet's memory and processor.
Large PDFs, many pages, or high-resolution images may take longer and can exceed the resources available to the browser.
If a browser tab reloads or becomes unresponsive:
- keep the original files;
- close unnecessary tabs/apps;
- retry with a smaller supported batch;
- reduce oversized images before trying again.
Save and verify the result
After the merge finishes, download the PDF and reopen it from Files or Downloads.
Check the page order, orientation, and final page count before emailing, uploading, or sharing the document.
FAQ
Do I need an app to merge PDFs on my phone?
No. Merge PDF runs in a supported browser.
Can I add photos from my phone?
Yes. Supported JPG, JPEG, and PNG images may be added with PDFs.
Why does a large merge fail on my phone?
Browser-side processing depends on available device memory and processing resources.