Combine job application documents into one PDF
Cover letter, CV, certificates and photos in one small PDF file – preset to A4 and a small file size.
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Step by step
- Save your cover letter and CV as PDF in your word processor. The tool cannot handle Word or Pages files themselves.
- Scan or photograph references and certificates one by one – each sheet straight from above, in even light and with as little as possible besides the paper in the frame.
- Drop all files at once. A4, a 10 mm margin and “Smaller file” are already set on this page.
- Put the list in the right order with ↑ and ↓, and use ✕ to remove anything that doesn't matter for this position.
- Tap “Create PDF”, check the page count and file size in the status line, and look through the finished PDF from start to finish before you send it.
What you can use it for
- Uploading to an applicant portal: Many portals offer just one field for attachments. A combined file fits in there without any certificate getting left out.
- Applying by email: One attachment instead of many is easier for the recipient to file and forward to the hiring team – and nothing arrives in the wrong order.
- Apprenticeships and internships: School reports, internship certificates and a CV for students who often only have phone photos of their documents.
- Sending documents later: If a company asks for more proof, such as a reference letter or a driving licence, you can quickly put it together as a separate, clean PDF.
One file instead of ten attachments
Recruiters prefer a single PDF in a sensible order: cover letter, CV, then references and certificates from newest to oldest. Many portals only allow one attachment anyway.
Order and size
Drop all files and sort them with the arrows. Photographed documents are placed on A4 automatically. “Smaller file” is already ticked so the PDF stays under the usual limits of 2 to 5 MB.
Since certificates and ID copies contain personal data, it helps that nothing is uploaded to someone else's server.
Frequently asked questions
How large may an application PDF be?
Each company sets its own limit, often 2 to 5 MB. With “Smaller file” you usually stay well below.
Can I add Word files?
No, only images and PDFs. Save Word documents as PDF first.
Should my application photo be a separate file in the PDF?
Better not. A single photo would get a whole A4 page to itself here. Insert it into your CV in your word processor instead and then save the CV as PDF.
My photographed certificates have dark edges – what can I do?
The tool places each photo on the page as it is, desk surface and all. Crop the images first with “Crop image”, or take the photos again so only the sheet is visible.
What happens to landscape certificates?
If a photo is wider than it is tall, its A4 page is turned to landscape automatically. The recipient doesn't need to rotate anything to read it.
The file is still too large despite “Smaller file” – what now?
It's usually down to attached PDFs, because the option only shrinks images. Pass the result on to “Compress PDF” via “Continue with …”. If the portal allows several attachments, you can also split the documents into two files.
How should I name the file?
The tool saves several files as “combined.pdf”. Rename it before uploading, for example with your name and the word application, so the company can match it to you right away.
Are the pages still readable after shrinking?
Photos and scans are reduced to at most 2000 pixels on the long side. On an A4 page, normal certificate text remains easy to read. Still, check very small print such as stamps or footnotes before sending.