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Combine PDFs

PDF file editor

For Mac
Official website
Free
CategoryMedia & Entertainment
PlatformmacOS
InstallationHomebrew
Version5.6.1Catalog version

What is Combine PDFs?

PDF file editor

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask combine-pdfs
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How to Install Combine PDFs on Mac

Follow these steps to install Combine PDFs using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

  1. 1

    Open Terminal

    Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".

  2. 2

    Install Homebrew

    If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.

  3. 3

    Run brew install --cask combine-pdfs

    Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

    brew install --cask combine-pdfs
  4. 4

    Verify Installation

    Run `brew list` to confirm combine-pdfs is installed, then try `combine-pdfs --version` to check the version number.

  5. 5

    Launch Combine PDFs

    Run `combine-pdfs` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

  • • If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
  • • If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
  • • On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

  • Simple one-command installation
  • Well-maintained and regularly updated
  • Completely free to use

Cons

  • Requires Homebrew to be installed
  • macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about Combine PDFs

How do I install Combine PDFs on Mac?
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask combine-pdfs. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run combine-pdfs from Terminal.
Is Combine PDFs free?
Yes, Combine PDFs is completely free to use.
How do I uninstall Combine PDFs?
Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask combine-pdfs. Homebrew will remove Combine PDFs and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.
What are alternatives to Combine PDFs?
There are several media & entertainment apps available for macOS. Browse the Media & Entertainment category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.
How do I update Combine PDFs to the latest version?
Run brew upgrade --cask combine-pdfs in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.
Does Combine PDFs work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?
Yes, Combine PDFs can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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