Process a batch of PDF files

How to batch process PDFs

1. Add PDF files to the batch list.
2. Choose the available actions and check their settings, such as compression level, watermark or rotation.
3. Run the batch, review errors and download the successful results as a ZIP.

A batch is not a merge

The output ZIP contains separate PDF files. It does not combine their pages into one document. Use Merge PDF when the required result is a single PDF rather than a package of separate copies.

Check how each chosen action changes the file

A stronger compression level can turn pages into images, removing searchable text or interactive content. A watermark is a visible mark, while metadata cleanup targets supported hidden details. Choose the actions that fit the documents rather than applying every option automatically.

File-count limits and device capacity

You can add up to 100 PDFs in a batch. That does not guarantee that every device can process 100 large files comfortably. Try smaller groups when memory is limited. A failing file is marked in the list while other files can continue; inspect the results before distributing the ZIP.

Try the tool with sample files

Samples contain generated demonstration content, not real customer data. Keep the source when comparing settings. An example result does not guarantee the same behavior for every PDF.

Test a two-file batch before processing a larger collection

Add the fictional A and B reports as separate inputs. Each contains three pages and can be identified by its revision label. Choose only the operation you intend to test, then inspect both outputs before using a larger group of documents.

Keep the identity of each input clear

Check the file list and distinguish the two revisions before starting. A batch applies a chosen workflow to multiple files; it does not automatically combine them into one document. Use PDF merge when the required result is one PDF with consecutive pages.

Review each result inside the download

If the batch result is packaged in an archive, open it and inspect each output separately. Compare page counts and the effect of the selected operation. One successful file does not establish that every input was readable or that every operation had the same effect.

Check your result

• Confirm that both intended revisions are in the input list.
• Compare the number of successful outputs with the inputs.
• Open both results and verify the selected operation.

Try it with fictional sample files

These are synthetic practice inputs, not customer documents or promised outputs. Keep the originals and inspect your own exported copies. Current allowances and Pro plans apply to advanced downloads.

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