How to Combine a Resume and Cover Letter Into One PDF
Many employers want your cover letter and resume submitted as a single PDF, in that order.
Open the Merge PDF toolMerging them into one file makes your application look polished and ensures the recruiter reads them together instead of opening two attachments.
Add your cover letter and resume below, put the cover letter first, and merge.
Steps to Combine a Resume and Cover Letter Into One PDF
Add your files
Select every PDF (or image) you want combined into one document.
Put them in order
Drag the files to arrange them exactly how the final document should read.
Merge and download
Combine everything into a single PDF and download it instantly.
Any order you want
Reorder pages with a simple drag before you merge — no surprises in the final file.
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Everything happens in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server, so nothing is stored, shared, or seen by anyone but you.
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No account, no watermark, and no install. Use it as many times as you need, completely free.
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Open Merge PDFFrequently asked questions
Which should come first in the merged PDF?+
Put the cover letter first, then the resume — drag them into that order before merging and the final PDF follows it.
How many files can I combine?+
As many as you need. Add them all, arrange the order, and merge in one step.
Can I mix images and PDFs?+
Yes — images are placed onto pages and combined with your PDFs into one continuous document.