Merge Scanned Receipts into One PDF — Monthly Expense Reports

Common Questions

Can I merge receipts scanned at different resolutions?

Yes. The merge tool combines PDFs regardless of the original scan resolution (200 DPI, 300 DPI, 600 DPI all work). The output is a single PDF that preserves each page's original quality.

Will my receipts be uploaded anywhere?

No. The merge runs entirely in your browser. Receipt PDFs — which often contain vendor names, purchase amounts, and sometimes partial credit card numbers — never leave your device.

Can I add a date or vendor name to each page?

The merge tool itself combines files only. After merging, use the PDF Watermark tool to add text stamps, or annotate using a PDF editor if you need to label individual pages.

How many receipts can I merge at once?

There is no fixed cap. Users commonly merge 30-100 receipts in one session. The only limit is your device's available memory. For very large bundles (200+ receipts), merge in batches of 50-100 for best performance.

Can I split the merged file by month later?

Yes. Use the PDF Split tool to extract specific page ranges back into separate monthly files. This is useful when sending Q1 expenses to one client and Q2 expenses to another.

Does the tool preserve OCR text from my scans?

If your scanned PDFs already contain an OCR text layer (created by your scanner app), that text layer is preserved in the merged output. If your scans are image-only, the merged PDF is also image-only — run OCR on the bundle if you need searchable text.

Can I redact sensitive information (like credit card digits)?

The merge tool combines files only. To redact, use a dedicated PDF editor (the pdf-tools site has one) to black out sensitive text or numbers on individual pages after merging.

Can I add page numbers to the merged receipt file?

Yes. After merging, use the PDF Page Numbers tool to add 'Page X of Y' stamps to the combined file. This is standard practice for reimbursement submissions.

Does the tool work on phone scans?

Yes. Most modern phone scanner apps (Adobe Scan, Microsoft Lens, Apple Notes, Google Drive scan) produce PDFs that work directly with this tool. No special conversion needed.

Can I password-protect the merged receipt file?

Yes. After merging, use the PDF Encrypt tool to add a password before emailing the file. This is recommended when sharing with a new client or third-party reimbursement service.