How to Combine PDF Files on a Mac?

To combine two whole PDF records with each other, you should simply choose the PDF that you need to add to the ongoing PDF:

Open the first PDF you want to combine with Preview.

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Click View and select Thumbnails to enable PDF thumbnails on the left.

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Step - 5

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Step - 6

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Open the first PDF you want to combine with Preview.

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Click View and select Thumbnails to enable PDF thumbnails on the left.

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Combine PDF