Master PDF Merging: A Complete Guide to Combine PDF in Bluebeam Revu

Method 1: Using the Combine PDF Function

1. Open Bluebeam Revu on your computer.
2. Navigate to the "File" menu, located in the top-left corner of the application window, and select "Combine PDF."
3. In the "Combine PDF" dialog box, click the "Add" button to browse and select the PDF files you wish to combine. You can add multiple files from different locations.
4. Within the dialog box, you have options to reorder the files, add open files directly from Bluebeam Revu, or even add an entire folder of PDFs. Arrange them in the desired sequence by dragging and dropping.
5. Once you've added and arranged all the necessary files, click the "Combine" button to initiate the merging process.
6. Finally, save the newly combined PDF to your desired location by going to File > Save As. Provide a name for the new file.

Method 2: Using the "Create PDF" from Multiple Files Function

1. Launch Bluebeam Revu on your system.
2. Go to the "File" menu, then select "Create," and choose "From Multiple Files".
3. In the dialog box that appears, click the "Add" button to select the PDF files you want to combine.
4. Reorder the files as needed to ensure the correct sequence in the merged document.
5. Click the "Create" button to combine the selected files.
6. Save the combined PDF file by navigating to File > Save As and specifying the desired location and file name.

Method 3: Drag and Drop (For Creating a PDF Package)

1. Open Bluebeam Revu on your computer.
2. Open Windows Explorer (or Finder on Mac) to access the PDF files you want to combine.
3. Select multiple PDF files directly from Windows Explorer or Finder.
4. Drag and drop the selected files directly into the Bluebeam Revu window.
5. Bluebeam Revu will automatically create a PDF package containing the dragged-and-dropped files.
6. PDF packages are useful for keeping multiple files together in an organized manner, acting as a container for individual PDFs. These are useful when you want to maintain the PDFs as distinct files while keeping them in the same document.

Combining Specific Pages:

Sometimes, you only need to combine specific pages from multiple PDFs rather than the entire documents. In Bluebeam Revu, you can first extract the desired pages from each PDF using the 'Extract Pages' function. Once extracted, save these pages as separate PDF files.

After extracting and saving the individual pages, you can then use one of the methods described above (Combine PDF Function, Create PDF from Multiple Files, or Drag and Drop) to combine these extracted pages into a single PDF document. This provides greater control over the content included in the final merged file.

Combining PDFs with Different Page Sizes/Orientations:

When combining PDFs with varying page sizes and orientations, potential formatting issues may arise in the final merged document. Pages with differing dimensions may appear disproportionate or misaligned. Bluebeam Revu offers scaling and orientation tools that can help standardize the pages before combining them.

Using these tools, you can adjust the size and orientation of individual pages to ensure consistency throughout the merged document. This ensures that all pages display correctly and maintain a uniform appearance, improving the overall readability and professionalism of the combined PDF.

Combining PDFs with Bookmarks/Hyperlinks:

When combining PDFs, it's important to consider how Bluebeam Revu handles existing bookmarks and hyperlinks within the source documents. In most cases, Bluebeam Revu will attempt to preserve these bookmarks and hyperlinks in the merged PDF. However, it's essential to verify that they function correctly after the merging process.

To maintain bookmarks and hyperlinks, it's best practice to ensure that all source PDFs are properly formatted and that the bookmarks and hyperlinks are accurately linked within each document before combining them. After merging, thoroughly test all bookmarks and hyperlinks to ensure they navigate to the correct locations within the combined PDF.

File Size Problems:

Combining multiple PDFs can result in a large file size, which can be problematic for sharing, storage, and performance. Bluebeam Revu offers compression options to reduce the file size of the combined PDF. Explore these options within the "Save As" dialog box to optimize the file size without sacrificing quality.

Additionally, consider removing unnecessary elements from the source PDFs before combining them, such as excessive images or redundant information. This can further reduce the file size and improve the overall efficiency of the merged document. Using these strategies you can prepare your PDFs for 100 PDF merge

Incorrect Page Order:

If the page order in the combined PDF is incorrect, you can easily reorder the pages within Bluebeam Revu. Open the combined PDF and navigate to the "Thumbnails" panel. From there, drag and drop the page thumbnails to arrange them in the desired sequence. This allows for quick and intuitive adjustments to the page order.

Corrupted PDFs:

Combining corrupted PDFs can lead to errors or instability in the merged document. Before combining, it's crucial to identify and address any corrupted PDFs. Try opening each PDF individually to check for errors or unusual behavior.

If you identify a corrupted PDF, attempt to repair it using Bluebeam Revu's built-in repair tools or other PDF repair utilities. Alternatively, you can try recreating the PDF from its source document to ensure it is free from corruption before combining it with other files.