Prepare a PDF for email
PDFOrganize pages, shrink file size, add a watermark, and sign before you attach a PDF.
4 steps~8 minConnected shell
- Organize pages
- Compress
- Add watermark
- Sign
PDF workflow
Merge and secure a PDF packet
Contracts, disclosures, and report packets often arrive as separate PDFs. This workflow merges them into one file, fixes page order, locks the copy with a password, and shrinks it for email or upload.
Combine multiple PDFs, tidy page order, password-protect, and compress for sharing.
- 4 steps
- About 8 minutes
- Data stays on this device
- Updated 2026-07-24
Workflow
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Merge PDFs
Merge PDFCombine multiple files into one document in list order.
Open Merge PDF- On your device
- No signup
- Stays on your device
Organize pages
Organize PDF PagesReorder or delete pages after the merge.
Open Organize PDF Pages- On your device
- No signup
- Stays on your device
Password-protect
Protect PDFEncrypt the packet with an open password before sharing.
Open Protect PDF- On your device
- No signup
- Stays on your device
Compress
Compress PDFReduce file size for email or portal upload limits.
Open Compress PDF- Secure processing
- Automatically deleted
- No signup
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When to use this workflow
- You need one downloadable file from several PDF attachments.
- A client packet should open only with a shared password.
- The merged file exceeds attachment size limits.
- You want to remove stray or blank pages after combining.
Tips
Tips for better results
- Merge in the order recipients should read—reordering later means re-exporting.
- Protect PDF before compressing so the encrypted output is what you shrink.
- Store the password separately from the email attachment.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I merge password-protected PDFs?
Unlock files with the correct password using Remove PDF Password first, then merge.
Does protection upload my file?
Protect PDF runs on your device. Compress PDF may use a server worker—see that tool’s privacy note.
Should I watermark instead of password-protecting?
Watermarks deter casual sharing but do not encrypt content. Use Protect PDF when only recipients with the password should open the file.
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