Collate Files into One PDF, in Any Order
Drop in PDFs, JPGs and PNGs, drag them into order, duplicate what you need, and download a single multi-page PDF. Runs right in your browser.
- No signup for the demo
- Mix PDF, JPG & PNG
- Multi-page files welcome
How to Collate Files
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Drop your files
Drag and drop PDFs, JPGs or PNGs into the tool above.
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Set the order
Drag files to change the order. Add any file more than once if you need it repeated.
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Collate and download
Click the collate button. You get one new multi-page PDF, ready to print or share.
What Is Collating, and What Does It Mean?
Collating is the process of organizing printed or digital documents so that pages are arranged in a desired order. For example, if you’re printing three copies of a five-page document, choosing to collate will output the pages as 1-2-3-4-5, 1-2-3-4-5, 1-2-3-4-5. Without collating, you’d instead receive all page 1s first, then all page 2s, and so on, resulting in stacks sorted by page rather than by set.
Collation is crucial for keeping multi-page documents intact and readable, especially for presentations, reports, booklets, and other materials where page sequence matters.
Built for Stacks of Print Files
The File Splice Collate Tool assembles your files into a new multi-page PDF, eliminating manual sorting or page reordering. Whether you’re preparing training manuals, event programs, or multi-part handouts, it saves time and gives professional results in a few clicks.
Mix file types
Combine PDFs with JPG and PNG images in a single build. Every page comes out as PDF.
Duplicate any page
Need the cover sheet twice or a slip sheet between sets? Add it again instead of re-uploading.
Multi-page files
Drop in a multi-page PDF and it collates alongside single pages and images.
Pairs with the Splitter
Break a PDF apart in the PDF Splitter, then send the pages straight to Collate to reorder.
Ready for imposition
Bundle files before running them through Merge for N-up or cut-and-stack layouts.
Unlimited on paid accounts
Collate is included with every account, with no limits on the number of files and pages. Free setup and support included.
Collating Questions
Is the collate tool free?
Yes. The demo on this page works without an account and handles up to 10 files. Paid accounts have no limits on the number of files and pages you can collate.
Which file types can I collate?
PDF, JPG and PNG, in any combination. The output is always a single multi-page PDF.
Can I use the same file more than once?
Yes. Add a file as many times as you need, such as a slip sheet between sets, then drag everything into order.
Do I need to install anything?
No. File Splice runs in any modern browser, with nothing to download.
Can I get help setting it up?
Yes. We offer free setup and support on all accounts. Contact us with questions.
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