Merge Resume and Cover Letter into One PDF

Beginner3 minutes5 steps

Combine your resume and cover letter into a single PDF file for job applications using OnlineTools4Free.

What You Need

Cover letter as PDF
Resume as PDF
A modern web browser

Open the PDF Merger

Upload Your PDF Files

Drag and drop both your cover letter PDF and resume PDF into the upload area. Upload the cover letter first so it appears as the first pages.

If your resume or cover letter is in Word format, convert it to PDF first using your word processor (File > Save As PDF).

Arrange the Order

Make sure the cover letter appears first in the list, followed by the resume. Drag files to reorder them if needed.

Merge the PDFs

Click "Merge PDFs" to combine them into a single document. Processing happens instantly in your browser.

Download and Verify

Download the merged PDF and open it to verify the cover letter comes first, followed by the resume. The file is ready to attach to your job application.

Name the file professionally, e.g., "John_Smith_Application_CompanyName.pdf".

Ready to Try It?

Open the tool and follow the steps above. It is free, private, and works in your browser.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I merge more than two PDFs?

Yes. You can merge as many PDFs as you want — add recommendation letters, portfolios, or transcripts to the same file.

Will the formatting be preserved?

Yes. PDF merging combines pages without altering the content or formatting of either document.

Is my resume data kept private?

Absolutely. OnlineTools4Free processes files in your browser. Your resume and personal information never leave your device.

What if one file is in Word format?

Convert Word files to PDF first using Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice (File > Save As/Export to PDF), then merge.

Can I rearrange pages within a PDF?

Use the PDF splitter to extract individual pages, then merge them in your desired order.

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