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Combine PDFs and Add a Clickable Table of Contents

Merge every file into one document, then auto-build a real table of contents linked to each section — no manual box-drawing required.

Merge up to 5 files freeAuto-detect headings10 links per PDF free
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The workflow:
1. Merge

Combine every section into one PDF, in the order you choose

2. Auto-Build TOC

Detects headings, generates a contents page, draws every link

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Merge, Then Auto-Build the Index — 3 Steps

1

Upload & Reorder

Drag and drop every file, arrange them in the order you want the final document

2

Download the Merge

Get the combined PDF back as a single file

3

Auto-Build TOC

Upload the result to JumpLinks and click Auto-Build TOC — headings become clickable links automatically

See It in Action

Drawing a clickable table-of-contents link in the PDFCourt JumpLinks workspace

Real PDFCourt workspace — drawing a link from a table of contents entry to its section

What the free tier includes

The free tier merges up to 5 files per batch and includes 10 links per PDF — enough for a short packet, with no watermark on the output. For a larger multi-document assembly, Pro removes both caps.

Who Needs This

Board Packets

Combine agenda, financials, and exhibits into one indexed packet

Due Diligence Binders

Assemble many source documents with a navigable index for reviewers

Annual Reports

Merge sections written separately, then link the contents page to each

Course Packets

Combine readings from multiple sources into one indexed course packet

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about combining PDFs and building a table of contents

Can I combine PDFs and add a table of contents in one tool?

It's two connected steps in PDFCourt: merge your files first, then run the combined result through Auto-Build TOC in the JumpLinks tool, which detects headings and draws the clickable table of contents automatically — no manual link-drawing needed.

Do I have to draw every link by hand?

No — the Auto-Build TOC feature detects headings in the merged document (using font size, numbering patterns, and the PDF's own structure) and generates a clickable table of contents page with every link already drawn. You can also draw links manually for anything the auto-detector misses.

Is there a limit on how many links or pages I can have?

The free tier includes 10 links per PDF and merges up to 5 files at once — enough for a short packet. Pro removes both caps for a larger multi-document assembly.

Can I reorder the files before combining them?

Yes — drag and drop to set the order before merging. The table of contents generated afterward reflects the final page order.

What if my PDF already has a table of contents page?

PDFCourt's JumpLinks tool has a separate detector for this case — it can find your existing printed contents page and link its entries to the real pages, instead of generating a new contents page from scratch.

Is this free?

Yes — merging files and building the table of contents are both free, with no watermark on the output.

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