How to · ThriftyPDF
Merge PDFs without uploading them
Bank statements, contracts, and medical forms are exactly the files you do not want sitting on a stranger’s server. ThriftyPDF merge uses pdf-lib inside your browser tab, so the PDFs never leave your computer or phone.
Try it here
Open full tool pageProcessed in your browser — not uploaded to our servers.
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Steps
- Add the PDFs in the order you want them to appear.
- Remove anything you added by mistake.
- Click Merge & download; the combined file is built in your browser and saved to your device.
- Optional: open your browser’s developer tools → Network tab before merging and confirm no PDF is sent anywhere.
FAQ
How can I verify nothing is uploaded?
Open DevTools → Network, merge a file, and look for requests carrying your PDF. You will see page assets and an access check, but no file upload.
Do you keep a copy?
No. We never receive the file, so there is nothing to keep or delete on our side. Account, billing and usage data are covered by our Privacy Policy.
Can I merge password-protected PDFs?
Remove the password first; locked files show a clear error instead of a broken result.
What does it cost?
All six tools need an active plan: a 7-day trial (card required), then $2.99/mo or $19/yr until you cancel, or a one-time $1.49 24-hour pass.