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Merge PDF: Arthize vs Smallpdf

Updated July 2026

To merge PDF files, Arthize offers a free, private merge pdf with no watermark — a focused alternative to Smallpdf. Merging PDFs combines several documents — and any JPG or PNG pages — into one file losslessly, so text stays selectable and images stay sharp.

Arthize's merge pdf vs Smallpdf

Smallpdf is a popular freemium web-based PDF toolkit. Smallpdf offers a clean set of web tools on a freemium model with usage limits on the free tier.

Arthize's approach: Merging PDFs combines several documents — and any JPG or PNG pages — into one file losslessly, so text stays selectable and images stay sharp.

  • Files are processed inside your private Arthize workspace and deleted after the job — never sold or used to train models.
  • The free plan never adds a watermark to your output.
  • Transparent pricing: free forever, Pro from $6/mo or $48/yr, and a one-time $149 lifetime option.
  • A one-time lifetime option instead of only monthly billing.

How to merge PDF files with Arthize

A proper merge is lossless because it copies existing page objects instead of re-rendering them.

You can reorder individual pages, not just whole files, before merging.

Merging never adds a watermark, even on the free plan.

How to merge PDF files with Arthize

  1. 1

    Open the merge tool

    Sign in and open the Merge tool in your Arthize workspace.

  2. 2

    Add your files

    Add every PDF to combine; you can mix in JPG or PNG images, which become pages too.

  3. 3

    Put them in order

    Drag the files or individual pages into the exact order you want in the final document.

  4. 4

    Merge and download

    Click merge — Arthize rebuilds the page index into one PDF, then deletes the sources.

Common questions

Is Arthize a good Smallpdf alternative to merge PDF files?
Yes. Merging PDFs combines several documents — and any JPG or PNG pages — into one file losslessly, so text stays selectable and images stay sharp. Arthize does it free with no watermark and deletes the file after the job. Smallpdf is a well-designed option, especially for occasional one-off conversions.
How do I merge PDF files into one for free?
Merging PDFs combines several documents — and any JPG or PNG pages — into one file losslessly, so text stays selectable and images stay sharp. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.
Will merging reduce the quality of my PDFs?
Merging PDFs combines several documents — and any JPG or PNG pages — into one file losslessly, so text stays selectable and images stay sharp. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.

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