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Reorder, sort, remove, or clear files before merging

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Reorder, sort, remove, or clear files before merging

Create / Merge PDF on Mac and Merge on iPhone and iPad include controls for changing the file list before creating the final PDF.

Reorder files on Mac

  1. Select Create / Merge PDF in the sidebar.
  2. Add two or more files.
  3. Select a file in the list.
  4. Click Move Up or Move Down.

Reorder files on iPhone or iPad

  1. Select Merge.
  2. Add two or more files.
  3. Drag the reorder control beside a row to its new position. The list is always ready for editing, so there is no separate Edit button.

The final PDF follows the order shown in the list on every device.

Sort files by name

  1. Add files to the merge list.
  2. On Mac, click Sort by Name. On iPhone and iPad, choose Sort by Name from the More menu.

Files are sorted alphabetically using their file names.

Remove one file

  • On Mac, select a file and click Remove.
  • On iPhone and iPad, use the delete control beside the row.

Removing a file only removes it from the merge list. It does not delete the original file from your device or file provider.

Clear the list

  1. On Mac, click Clear. On iPhone and iPad, choose Clear from the More menu.

Clearing the list removes all files from the current merge setup. It does not delete the original files from your device or file provider.

Tip

If you have numbered files, use names such as 01 Cover.pdf, 02 Invoice.pdf, and 03 Terms.pdf. Then choose Sort by Name to quickly arrange them in order.