Combine signed pages, PDF forms, and iPhone HEIC or JPG photos into one ordered PDF—and optionally compress the merged result under 5 MB or 10 MB in the same step, with zero server uploads.
Join multiple PDF documents (plus supporting photos) in any order. Set an optional MB ceiling so the combined packet doesn't bounce on upload.
Click to select multiple files or drag & drop here
Accepts multiple PDFs, JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEICTurn phone photos of receipts, IDs, or handwritten pages directly into a single clean PDF—with automatic EXIF orientation correction.
Click to choose photos or drag & drop here
Decodes iPhone .heic locally—no cloud conversion neededWhen assembling application packets (a PDF form + an iPhone HEIC photo of an ID + a scanned receipt), cloud workflows force you to convert HEIC on Site A, merge on Site B, and compress under 5 MB on Site C—uploading sensitive personal documents three times.
| Capability | NeatCompress Local PDF Merger | Typical Free Cloud PDF Mergers |
|---|---|---|
Mix PDFs + iPhone .HEIC in one queue |
Supported natively via local WebAssembly | Usually PDF-only or requires paid Pro plan for images/HEIC |
| Merge + hit target MB in one step | Built-in target MB optimizer + split fallback | Separate tool, often capped at 1–2 free tasks per day |
| Encrypted PDF inputs | Unlocks owner-restricted PDFs; prompts for open password locally | Rejected or requires uploading password to server |
| Document privacy | File contents never leave your browser | Uploaded to remote servers |
